Maple Lake, MN vs St. Clair, MN

Maple Lake is moderately more affordable than St. Clair, with a 9% lower cost of living index. Maple Lake scores 79 compared to 87 for St. Clair, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of St. Clair can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

When it comes to buying, median home values in Maple Lake are $221,800 compared to $200,800 in St. Clair, a 11% gap.

Median household income in Maple Lake is $75,469 compared to $101,375 in St. Clair (-25.6%). While St. Clair is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income.

Climate-wise, St. Clair is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.9°F in Maple Lake. St. Clair receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 28.5" in Maple Lake.