Cost of Living Calculator - Fresno, California vs Brainerd, Minnesota


The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 20.9% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $59,318 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs Brainerd, MN
Compared to Fresno, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.9% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.0% lower
  Commute
  32.2% lower
  Health
  17.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher

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