Maplewood, MN vs Stillwater, MN

Maplewood is moderately more affordable than Stillwater, with a 10.3% lower cost of living index. Maplewood scores 100 compared to 112 for Stillwater, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Stillwater 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 $1,408/month in Stillwater — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maplewood is more affordable at $291,300 median vs $398,100.

Median household income in Maplewood is $88,534 compared to $109,297 in Stillwater (-19%). While Stillwater 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 15.5% in Stillwater.

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