Milwaukee, Wisconsin vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 3.5% cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $250,791 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
39% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Milwaukee, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.5% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  32.4% lower
  Health
  17.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher