Brainerd, Minnesota vs. St. Simons, Georgia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Simons, Georgia is 35.7% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $108,592 in St. Simons, Georgia to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Simons, Georgia is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
105% more expensive in St. Simons
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. St. Simons, GA
Compared to Brainerd, St. Simons is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  139.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.0% higher
  Commute
  17.0% higher
  Health
  21.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower