Cost of Living Calculator - Bloomington, Illinois vs Brainerd, Minnesota


The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 0.8% cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,594 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bloomington, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Bloomington, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Brainerd
than in Bloomington, Illinois
Bloomington, IL vs Brainerd, MN
Compared to Bloomington, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.2% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  29.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower

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