Inver Grove Heights, MN vs Maple Grove, MN

Inver Grove Heights is moderately more affordable than Maple Grove, with a 13% lower cost of living index. Inver Grove Heights scores 109 compared to 126 for Maple Grove, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Grove can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Inver Grove Heights is $1,447/month compared to $1,863/month in Maple Grove — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Inver Grove Heights is more affordable at $352,300 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Inver Grove Heights is $104,055 compared to $129,481 in Maple Grove (-19.6%). While Maple Grove is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Inver Grove Heights spend roughly 16.7% of their income on rent, less than the 17.3% in Maple Grove.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.5°F vs 45.8°F). Maple Grove receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 29.2" in Inver Grove Heights.