Brainerd, Minnesota vs. Pocatello, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pocatello, Idaho is 5.6% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,815 in Pocatello, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pocatello, Idaho is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
9% more expensive in Pocatello
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs. Pocatello, ID
Compared to Brainerd, Pocatello is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.6% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  6.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  7.7% higher
  Health
  40.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower