Cost of Living Calculator - Champaign, Illinois vs Brainerd, Minnesota


The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 3.2% more expensive than Champaign, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $77,374 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Champaign, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is more expensive than Champaign, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Brainerd
than in Champaign, Illinois
Champaign, IL vs Brainerd, MN
Compared to Champaign, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% lower
  Commute
  0.6% lower
  Health
  31.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher

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