Mankato, Minnesota vs. Riverside, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Riverside, California is 55.4% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $116,541 in Riverside, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Riverside, California is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
117% more expensive in Riverside
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Riverside, CA
Compared to Mankato, Riverside is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  55.4% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  114.9% higher
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher