Mankato, Minnesota vs. Salem, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salem, Massachusetts is 44.8% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,422 in Salem, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salem, Massachusetts is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Salem
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Salem, MA
Compared to Mankato, Salem is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  44.8% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  51.5% higher
  Health
  1.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher