Maplewood, MN vs St. Cloud, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. St. Cloud is 26.7% cheaper than Maplewood. With a cost index of 79 vs 100, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from St. Cloud 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 $1,005/month in St. Cloud — a 31% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: St. Cloud is more affordable at $212,800 median vs $291,300.

Median household income in Maplewood is $88,534 compared to $61,112 in St. Cloud (+44.9%). 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 19.7% in St. Cloud.

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