Mankato, MN Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Mankato, Minnesota?
$4,320 / month
for a family, 20.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $51,840 for the year for a family.
$3,033 / month
for a single person, 36.4% less expensive than the national average A total of $36,400 for the year for a single person.

Mankato cost of living score
86.7
Less expensive
13.3% lower
than the US average
10.8% lower
than the Minnesota average
Mankato, Minnesota gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 86.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 13.3% lower than the U.S. average and 10.8% higher than the average for Minnesota.

Mankato, MN

Housing costs in Mankato?
A typical home costs $271,000, which is 19.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 12.4% less expensive than the average Minnesota home, at $309,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mankato costs $1,140 per month, which is 20.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 8.8% cheaper than the state average of $1,240.

Can I afford Mankato?
To live comfortably in Mankato, Minnesota, a minimum annual income of $51,840 for a family, and $36,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mankato?
The cost of living in Mankato, MN is relatively affordable compared to other cities in the United States. According to BestPlaces, the cost of living index for Mankato is 81.83, which is lower than the national average of 100. Additionally, housing costs are 10% lower than the national average. This makes it a great option for those looking for an affordable place to live. The median home value in Mankato is $160,000 and the median monthly rent is $788 - both significantly lower than many other parts of the country. Overall, Mankato offers residents with a great quality of life without breaking their budget!
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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Mankato, MN is a small community that has some nice features (small concerts, theatre, parks, etc.) but unfortunately every time you turn around there is a new social  More

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It depends on what your view of culture is. For a city of about 60,000 it does have SOME. You need to look to find it. Start at Minnesota State, from national  More

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