Cost of Living Calculator - Kalama, Washington vs Brainerd, Minnesota


The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 27.1% cheaper than Kalama, Washington.

You would need a salary of $54,713 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Kalama, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Kalama, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Kalama, Washington
Kalama, WA vs Brainerd, MN
Compared to Kalama, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  28.0% higher
  Commute
  30.3% lower
  Health
  24.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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