Surprise, Arizona vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 19.8% cheaper than Surprise, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $32,082 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Surprise, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Surprise, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Mankato
than in Surprise, Arizona
Surprise, AZ vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Surprise, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.8% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  34.9% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% higher