Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 8.2% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $54,100 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Brainerd, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  24.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower