Mankato, Minnesota vs. Carmel, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Carmel, Indiana is 32.7% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $66,338 in Carmel, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carmel, Indiana is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% more expensive in Carmel
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Carmel, IN
Compared to Mankato, Carmel is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% lower
  Commute
  33.1% higher
  Health
  13.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.8% higher