Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 15.5% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $103,990 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
91% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Mississippi State, MS
Compared to Brainerd, Mississippi State is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  0.3% lower
  Health
  33.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower