Charleston, Illinois vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 21.9% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $85,325 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
128% more expensive in Mankato
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Charleston, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.9% 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
  6.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% higher