Grand Forks, North Dakota vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 0.6% more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $40,233 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Forks, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is more expensive than Grand Forks, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Mankato
than in Grand Forks, North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Grand Forks, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% higher
  Commute
  0.0% higher
  Health
  19.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher