Allen, Texas vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 24.5% cheaper than Allen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $37,754 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Allen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Allen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Allen, Texas
Allen, TX vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Allen, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.5% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  24.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.0% higher