Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Ashland, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ashland, Wisconsin is 10.3% cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $44,859 in Ashland, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ashland, Wisconsin is cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Ashland
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Ashland, WI
Compared to Brainerd, Ashland is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  38.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower