Bethel, Minnesota vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 18.5% cheaper than Bethel, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $32,582 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bethel, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Bethel, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Bethel, Minnesota
Bethel, MN vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Bethel, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.5% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.8% lower
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% lower