Mankato, Minnesota vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 5.7% cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $47,161 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Hays
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Mankato, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  19.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower