Buyer Decision
Maple Ridge offers materially lower entry prices than Coquitlam — but at the cost of further commute, less SkyTrain access, smaller employment base. The math depends on your daily-life priorities.
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Entry price detached
Coquitlam: $1.3M-$2M; Maple Ridge: $1M-$1.5M typical
Lot sizes
Maple Ridge typically larger lots, more rural feel. Coquitlam typically 6K-10K sq ft urban suburban
SkyTrain
Coquitlam: Yes. Maple Ridge: West Coast Express commuter rail only — far less frequent
Commute to downtown
Coquitlam: 45-70 min. Maple Ridge: 60-90+ min
Schools
SD43 (Coquitlam, Port Moody, Port Coquitlam) vs. SD42 (Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows)
Lifestyle
Maple Ridge: more rural, lower density, semi-acreage available. Coquitlam: more urban suburban, denser, more amenity infrastructure
Investment appreciation
Both have seen significant appreciation. Coquitlam has historically appreciated faster due to SkyTrain proximity premium
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