Appleton, Wisconsin vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 3.0% cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $48,516 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Appleton, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Appleton, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
42% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Appleton, Wisconsin
Appleton, WI vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Appleton, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% lower
  Commute
  6.9% lower
  Health
  19.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower