Maple Grove, MN vs Rosemount, MN

Rosemount is moderately more affordable than Maple Grove, with a 5.8% lower cost of living index. Maple Grove scores 126 compared to 119 for Rosemount, 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 Maple Grove is $1,863/month compared to $1,614/month in Rosemount — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Rosemount has cheaper rent, Maple Grove actually has lower median home values ($397,400 vs $406,100).

Median household income in Maple Grove is $129,481 compared to $127,247 in Rosemount (+1.8%). Maple Grove does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Maple Grove spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.2% in Rosemount.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.9°F). Rosemount receives more rainfall at 31.6" per year compared to 30.7" in Maple Grove.