Cedar Rapids, Iowa vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 3.2% more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,210 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is more expensive than Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% more expensive in Brainerd
than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Cedar Rapids, IA vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Cedar Rapids, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.4% lower
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  24.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher