Maplewood, MN vs Red Wing, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Red Wing is 19.6% cheaper than Maplewood. With a cost index of 84 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Red Wing to Maplewood should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maplewood is $1,316/month compared to $954/month in Red Wing — a 38% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Red Wing is more affordable at $224,800 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Maplewood is $88,534 compared to $65,259 in Red Wing (+35.7%). While Maplewood is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Maplewood spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, more than the 17.5% in Red Wing.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.5°F vs 46.5°F). Red Wing receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 29.2" in Maplewood.