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


The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 19.3% more expensive than Decatur, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $59,637 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Decatur, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is more expensive than Decatur, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
220% more expensive in Brainerd
than in Decatur, Illinois
Decatur, IL vs Brainerd, MN
Compared to Decatur, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  1.4% lower
  Health
  30.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher

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