Bemidji, MN vs Brooklyn Center, MN

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Bemidji is 19.4% cheaper than Brooklyn Center. With a cost index of 80 vs 99, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Bemidji to Brooklyn Center should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Bemidji is $1,004/month compared to $1,345/month in Brooklyn Center — a 25% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Bemidji is more affordable at $189,500 median vs $261,100.

Median household income in Bemidji is $53,850 compared to $72,009 in Brooklyn Center (-25.2%). While Brooklyn Center is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bemidji spend roughly 22.4% of their income on rent, less than the 22.4% in Brooklyn Center.