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


The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 28.9% cheaper than Modesto, California.

You would need a salary of $53,329 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Modesto, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Modesto, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Modesto, California
Modesto, CA vs Brainerd, MN
Compared to Modesto, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.7% lower
  Commute
  39.4% lower
  Health
  23.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower

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