La Crescent, MN vs Maple Plain, MN

La Crescent is moderately more affordable than Maple Plain, with a 14.6% lower cost of living index. La Crescent scores 84 compared to 98 for Maple Plain, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Plain 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 $1,097/month in Maple Plain — a 4% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Crescent is more affordable at $244,500 median vs $346,600.

Median household income in La Crescent is $82,109 compared to $93,000 in Maple Plain (-11.7%). The higher salaries in Maple Plain partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of La Crescent spend roughly 15.5% of their income on rent, more than the 14.2% in Maple Plain.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (48.8°F vs 46.7°F). La Crescent receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 30.6" in Maple Plain.