Lombard, Illinois vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 22.4% cheaper than Lombard, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $38,794 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Lombard, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Lombard, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Lombard, Illinois
Lombard, IL vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Lombard, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% lower