Maple Plain, MN vs Stockton, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Stockton is 21.7% cheaper than Maple Plain. With a cost index of 81 vs 98, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Stockton to Maple Plain should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maple Plain is $1,097/month compared to $933/month in Stockton — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Stockton is more affordable at $229,000 median vs $346,600.

Median household income in Maple Plain is $93,000 compared to $83,438 in Stockton (+11.5%). The higher salaries in Maple Plain partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Maple Plain spend roughly 14.2% of their income on rent, more than the 13.4% in Stockton.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.7°F vs 48.8°F). Stockton receives more rainfall at 35.2" per year compared to 30.6" in Maple Plain.