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Is Maplewood, MN expensive to live in?

OKRent takes 20 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$1,6824% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$98,568about $8,214/month · 13% higher than U.S. average
🔑 House price$323,2003% lower than U.S. average

Rent is higher than in 51% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.3 years of household income.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $67,280 a year. That is $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Minnesota cities?

No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Minnesota. It is number 90 of 150 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Maplewood
$1,682
Cottage Grove
$2,338
Moorhead
$1,145
Richfield
$1,553
Mankato
$1,411
Shakopee
$2,154
Inver Grove Heights
$1,980

How much do households earn in Maplewood?

Under $25k
8.1%
$25k–50k
19.7%
$50k–100k
32.8%
$100k–150k
22.6%
$150k+
12.8%

Share of households by yearly income. 35.4% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Maplewood

SizeMaplewoodU.S. average
Studio$1,338$1,338
1 bedroom$1,256$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,636$1,509
3 bedrooms$2,071$1,698
4 bedrooms$2,462$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Maplewood overall?

Everyday prices in Minnesota overall are 1% below the U.S. average (index 98.6, U.S. = 100).

Housing
91
Goods (food, clothes…)
101
Utilities
91
Other services
100
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Maplewood, so the Minnesota figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Maplewood

🏛️ Property tax$3,929a year · 1.22% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$166a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Maplewood

Commute to work22 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree35.3%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home71.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line11.2%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment4%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Maplewood?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $561 a month less.

Renting
$1,682
Owning
$2,243

Owning assumes a typical $323,200 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $32,320 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Maplewood, MN?

Renting in Maplewood costs a median of about $1,682 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Minnesota median is $1,525.

How much do I need to make to live in Maplewood?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $67,280 a year, or $32 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Maplewood cheap or expensive?

Maplewood is rated OK: rent takes 20.5% of the typical household income of $98,568. It ranks 90th cheapest of 150 Minnesota cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Maplewood?

The median homeowner in Maplewood pays $3,929 a year in property taxes, about 1.22% of the median home value.

Is Maplewood more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Minnesota are 1% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Maplewood?

The median home value in Maplewood is $323,200, about 3.3 times the typical yearly household income.

40,695 people live in Maplewood. Numbers are typical (middle) values.