Balsam Lake, Wisconsin vs. North Branch, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Branch, Minnesota is 7.9% more expensive than Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $53,950 in North Branch, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Branch, Minnesota is more expensive than Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
49% more expensive in North Branch
than in Balsam Lake, Wisconsin
Balsam Lake, WI vs. North Branch, MN
Compared to Balsam Lake, North Branch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.9% higher
      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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% lower
  Commute
  49.1% higher
  Health
  23.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher