Maplewood, MN vs Sartell, MN

Sartell is moderately more affordable than Maplewood, with a 11% lower cost of living index. Maplewood scores 100 compared to 90 for Sartell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Maplewood 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 $1,197/month in Sartell — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Sartell is more affordable at $278,000 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Maplewood is $88,534 compared to $77,465 in Sartell (+14.3%). 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, less than the 18.5% in Sartell.

Climate-wise, Maplewood is notably warmer with an average of 46.5°F compared to 42.9°F in Sartell. Maplewood receives more rainfall at 29.2" per year compared to 28.5" in Sartell.