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Maple Grove

Minnesota · Minneapolis-St. Paul
Strong DanceColdMid Cost
77
/ 100 match score

Maple Grove is a large planned community north of Minneapolis with one of the best community centers and park systems in the metro. Excellent schools, safe, and well-liked by families.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
13/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
1/10
Healthcare Quality
20/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
8/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
9.8%
$35,460/yr
Est. after-tax income
$231,715
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$87,000
$66,000–$108,000 range
Annual surplus
+$144,715
King: 2.7×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,900–$3,000/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$460,000
Dance Training
Twin Cities dance ecosystem accessible. Maple Grove has strong local studios and the community invests heavily in youth performing arts. Osseo School District performing arts programs solid.
Healthcare
North Memorial Health Maple Grove Hospital is full-service and highly rated — right in the community. University of Minnesota Health accessible.
Career & Remote Work
MN income tax 9.85%. Maple Grove is a bedroom community for Minneapolis corporate corridor. The Maple Grove Corporate Center has growing local employment.
Musical Theater
Strong
Osseo School District has solid performing arts programs at the high school level. Children's Theatre Company training programs (25 min southeast) accessible. Chanhassen youth programs accessible. Multiple private MT studios in the northwest metro. Active Minnesota competition circuit. Maple Grove is a large, growing suburb where arts investment is strong — the studio infrastructure has grown with the population.
Safety
Violent crime rate:80 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +North Memorial Hospital right in the community
  • +Twin Cities dance ecosystem
  • +Excellent parks and community infrastructure
  • +Good schools
  • +Safe and family-friendly
Cons
  • −MN income tax 9.85%
  • −Brutal winters
  • −Car-dependent suburban feel
  • −Income tax significantly impacts net compensation
  • −Less prestigious than Edina/Eden Prairie
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
9/10
Tech job market
good
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.