Brainerd Metro Area, MN Cost of Living


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Brainerd cost of living score
86.1
Less expensive
13.9% lower
than the US average
11.4% lower
than the Minnesota average
Brainerd Minnes Metro Area, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.1, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.9% lower than the U.S. average and 11.4% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Brainerd Metro Area, MN

Housing costs in Brainerd?
A typical home costs $303,000, which is 10.4% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.1% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Brainerd costs $960 per month, which is 32.9% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 29.2% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Brainerd?
To live comfortably in Brainerd Minnes Metro Area, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $57,960 for a family, and $30,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Brainerd?
Living in Brainerd, MN Metro Area offers a much lower cost of living than the US average. The median house value in the area is $303,000, which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100. Additionally, the overall Cost of Living index for the area is 86.1, which is 14% lower than the national average of 100. This makes it an attractive option for those who want to enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking their budgets.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesBrainerdMinnesotaUnited States
  86.197.2100.0
  97.697.2100
  77.478.3100.0
  83.9102.9100.0
  $303,000$309,500$338,100
  90.7%95.7%100.0%
  74.496.4100.0
  87.8117.4100.0

   100=National Average

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