Mankato, Minnesota vs. Gary, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Gary, Indiana is 15.5% cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $63,355 in Gary, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Gary, Indiana is cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Gary
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Gary, IN
Compared to Mankato, Gary is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  8.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  39.3% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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