Farmington, MN vs Maple Grove, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Farmington is 17.6% cheaper than Maple Grove. With a cost index of 103 vs 126, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Farmington to Maple Grove should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Farmington is $1,275/month compared to $1,863/month in Maple Grove — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Farmington is more affordable at $345,100 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Farmington is $118,556 compared to $129,481 in Maple Grove (-8.4%). Maple Grove does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Farmington spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Maple Grove.