Maple Lake, MN vs Montevideo, MN

Montevideo is moderately more affordable than Maple Lake, with a 13.1% lower cost of living index. Maple Lake scores 79 compared to 70 for Montevideo, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maple Lake can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maple Lake is $811/month compared to $832/month in Montevideo — a 3% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maple Lake has cheaper rent, Montevideo actually has lower median home values ($137,600 vs $221,800).

Median household income in Maple Lake is $75,469 compared to $65,724 in Montevideo (+14.8%). While Maple Lake 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 Lake spend roughly 12.9% of their income on rent, less than the 15.2% in Montevideo.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (42.9°F vs 45.4°F). Maple Lake receives more rainfall at 28.5" per year compared to 28" in Montevideo.