Fresno, California vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 16.5% cheaper than Fresno, California.

You would need a salary of $64,746 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fresno, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Fresno, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Mankato
than in Fresno, California
Fresno, CA vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Fresno, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  18.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  33.1% lower
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher