St. Cloud, Minnesota vs. Big Rapids, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Rapids, Michigan is 12.2% cheaper than St. Cloud, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,882 in Big Rapids, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Rapids, Michigan is cheaper than St. Cloud, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Big Rapids
than in St. Cloud, Minnesota
St. Cloud, MN vs. Big Rapids, MI
Compared to St. Cloud, Big Rapids is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.2% 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
  4.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  5.0% lower
  Health
  9.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% lower