Wichita, Kansas vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 5.8% more expensive than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,880 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is more expensive than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Mankato
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Wichita, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  15.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher