Mesa, Arizona vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 20.4% cheaper than Mesa, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $39,806 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Mesa, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Mesa, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Mankato
than in Mesa, Arizona
Mesa, AZ vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Mesa, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.4% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% lower
  Commute
  40.4% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher