Cost of Living Calculator - Brainerd, Minnesota vs West Bend, Wisconsin


The cost of living in West Bend, Wisconsin is 14.2% more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $119,909 in West Bend, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Brainerd, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Bend, Wisconsin is more expensive than Brainerd, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
83% more expensive in West Bend
than in Brainerd, Minnesota
Brainerd, MN vs West Bend, WI
Compared to Brainerd, West Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.0% higher
  Commute
  23.9% higher
  Health
  30.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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