Brainerd, MN Cost of Living


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Brainerd cost of living score
86.9
Less expensive
13.1% lower
than the US average
10.6% lower
than the Minnesota average
Brainerd, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.9, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.1% lower than the U.S. average and 10.6% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Brainerd, MN

Housing costs in Brainerd?
A typical home costs $266,900, which is 21.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 13.8% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brainerd costs $970 per month, which is 32.2% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 27.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Brainerd?
To live comfortably in Brainerd, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $51,120 for a family, and $29,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brainerd?
Brainerd, MN is known for its affordability when it comes to cost of living. The median home cost in Brainerd is approximately $146,000, which is much lower than the national average of $231,200. Additionally, the city boasts an estimated cost of living 13.3% lower than the rest of the United States. Renters can expect to pay an average of around $721 per month for a one bedroom apartment, while a three-bedroom apartment usually runs about $937 per month. Transportation costs are also relatively low in Brainerd with monthly public transportation fares around $25 and gas prices hovering just over the national average at roughly $2.30 per gallon.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrainerdMinnesotaUnited States
  86.997.2100.0
  96.797.2100
  76.878.3100.0
  74.0102.9100.0
  $266,900$309,500$338,100
  88.8%95.7%100.0%
  69.096.4100.0
  89.9117.4100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 13 years ago

Small town. Everyone knows everyone else's business. No work. Located in Crow Wing County and has highest unemployment rate in the state. Poor healthcare. Essentia  More

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