La Crescent, MN vs Maple Lake, MN

Maple Lake is moderately more affordable than La Crescent, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. La Crescent scores 84 compared to 79 for Maple Lake, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of La Crescent can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in La Crescent is $1,059/month compared to $811/month in Maple Lake — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maple Lake is more affordable at $221,800 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in La Crescent is $82,109 compared to $75,469 in Maple Lake (+8.8%). While La Crescent is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of La Crescent spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 12.9% in Maple Lake.

Climate-wise, La Crescent is notably warmer with an average of 48.8°F compared to 42.9°F in Maple Lake. La Crescent receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 28.5" in Maple Lake.