Maplewood, MN vs Robbinsdale, MN

Maplewood is moderately more affordable than Robbinsdale, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Maplewood scores 100 compared to 107 for Robbinsdale, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Robbinsdale can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Maplewood is $1,316/month compared to $1,582/month in Robbinsdale — a 17% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Maplewood has cheaper rent, Robbinsdale actually has lower median home values ($280,400 vs $291,300).

Median household income in Maplewood is $88,534 compared to $84,719 in Robbinsdale (+4.5%). Maplewood offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Maplewood spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Robbinsdale.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (46.5°F vs 45.8°F). Robbinsdale receives more rainfall at 30.7" per year compared to 29.2" in Maplewood.