Mankato, Minnesota vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 104.2% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $212,338 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
236% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Mankato, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  104.2% 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
  5.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  243.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% lower
  Commute
  143.1% higher
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.1% higher