Port Townsend, Washington vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 25.4% cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington.

You would need a salary of $37,306 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Port Townsend, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Port Townsend, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Port Townsend, Washington
Port Townsend, WA vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Port Townsend, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  5.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower