Mankato, Minnesota vs. Kansas City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kansas City, Kansas is 4.1% cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $95,944 in Kansas City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kansas City, Kansas is cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Kansas City
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Kansas City, KS
Compared to Mankato, Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.1% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  34.1% higher
  Health
  16.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher