The Woodlands, Texas vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 27.0% cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $54,759 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Brainerd
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to The Woodlands, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.0% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  23.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher