Maplewood, MO vs Rolla, MO

Rolla is moderately more affordable than Maplewood, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Maplewood scores 79 compared to 71 for Rolla, 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 $898/month compared to $790/month in Rolla — a 14% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolla is more affordable at $177,400 median vs $231,500.

Median household income in Maplewood is $65,510 compared to $42,518 in Rolla (+54.1%). 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 16.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.3% in Rolla.