Fertile, MN vs Maple Lake, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fertile is 19.9% cheaper than Maple Lake. With a cost index of 64 vs 79, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fertile to Maple Lake should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fertile is $783/month compared to $811/month in Maple Lake — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fertile is more affordable at $118,400 median vs $221,800.

Median household income in Fertile is $64,444 compared to $75,469 in Maple Lake (-14.6%). The higher salaries in Maple Lake partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fertile spend roughly 14.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Maple Lake.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.2°F vs 42.9°F). Maple Lake receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 24" in Fertile.