Richmond, Virginia vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 15.0% cheaper than Richmond, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $42,508 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Richmond, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Richmond, Virginia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, VA vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Richmond, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.2% lower
  Commute
  17.4% lower
  Health
  22.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower