Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 1.4% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $76,024 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% more expensive in Brainerd
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Wausau, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.4% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  9.0% lower
  Health
  21.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower