Maple Grove, MN vs St. Louis Park, MN

St. Louis Park is moderately more affordable than Maple Grove, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Maple Grove scores 126 compared to 115 for St. Louis Park, 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 $1,589/month in St. Louis Park — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Louis Park is more affordable at $371,600 median vs $397,400.

Median household income in Maple Grove is $129,481 compared to $100,250 in St. Louis Park (+29.2%). 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 Maple Grove spend roughly 17.3% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in St. Louis Park.

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