Cost of Living Calculator - Brainerd, Minnesota vs Lake Station, Indiana


The cost of living in Lake Station, Indiana is 3.4% cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,430 in Lake Station, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Station, Indiana is cheaper than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Lake Station
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs Lake Station, IN
Compared to Brainerd, Lake Station is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.4% 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
  4.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% higher
  Commute
  33.9% higher
  Health
  21.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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