Maplewood, MN vs Woodbury, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Maplewood is 21.4% cheaper than Woodbury. With a cost index of 100 vs 128, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Maplewood to Woodbury should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Maplewood is $1,316/month compared to $1,827/month in Woodbury — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Maplewood is more affordable at $291,300 median vs $434,900.

Median household income in Maplewood is $88,534 compared to $126,222 in Woodbury (-29.9%). While Woodbury 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 17.4% in Woodbury.

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