Cost of Living Calculator - Big Sky, Montana vs Brainerd, Minnesota


The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 29.1% cheaper than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $35,460 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs Brainerd, MN
Compared to Big Sky, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.1% 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
  7.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% higher
  Commute
  9.9% lower
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower

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