Hopkins, MN vs Maplewood, MN

Maplewood is moderately more affordable than Hopkins, with a 5.7% lower cost of living index. Hopkins scores 106 compared to 100 for Maplewood, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Hopkins can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hopkins is $1,346/month compared to $1,316/month in Maplewood — a 2% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maplewood is more affordable at $291,300 median vs $350,100.

Median household income in Hopkins is $71,170 compared to $88,534 in Maplewood (-19.6%). Maplewood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Hopkins spend roughly 22.7% of their income on rent, more than the 17.8% in Maplewood.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 46.5°F). Hopkins receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 29.2" in Maplewood.