Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 2.0% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $44,884 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% more expensive in Mankato
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Bowling Green, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% higher
      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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.6% higher
  Commute
  12.5% lower
  Health
  24.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher