Maple Lake, MN vs Raymond, MN

Raymond is moderately more affordable than Maple Lake, with a 6.2% lower cost of living index. Maple Lake scores 79 compared to 75 for Raymond, 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 $959/month in Raymond — a 15% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maple Lake has cheaper rent, Raymond actually has lower median home values ($146,000 vs $221,800).

Median household income in Maple Lake is $75,469 compared to $62,308 in Raymond (+21.1%). 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 18.5% in Raymond.

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 Raymond.