Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 24.6% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $37,719 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Colorado Springs, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.6% lower
      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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% higher