Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 61.2% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $120,900 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Arvada
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Brainerd, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.2% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  159.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  69.9% higher
  Health
  8.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% higher