Tempe, Arizona vs. Brainerd, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brainerd, Minnesota is 27.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $36,279 in Brainerd, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brainerd, Minnesota is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Brainerd
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Brainerd, MN
Compared to Tempe, Brainerd is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  36.2% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher