Cost of Living Calculator - Brainerd, Minnesota vs Phoenix, Arizona


The cost of living in Phoenix, Arizona is 33.0% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $35,923 in Phoenix, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Phoenix, Arizona is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% more expensive in Phoenix
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs Phoenix, AZ
Compared to Brainerd, Phoenix is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.0% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% higher
  Commute
  70.9% higher
  Health
  20.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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