Fargo, North Dakota vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 3.6% cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $48,212 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Fargo, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Fargo, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Mankato
than in Fargo, North Dakota
Fargo, ND vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Fargo, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  12.0% lower
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher