Maple Grove, MN vs Savage, MN

Savage is moderately more affordable than Maple Grove, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Maple Grove scores 126 compared to 118 for Savage, 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 $1,608/month in Savage — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Savage is more affordable at $395,600 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Maple Grove is $129,481 compared to $122,646 in Savage (+5.6%). The higher salaries in Maple Grove partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Maple Grove spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Savage.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (45.8°F vs 46.7°F). Maple Grove receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 30.6" in Savage.