Cost of Living Calculator - Mankato, Minnesota vs Arcata, California


The cost of living in Arcata, California is 25.4% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $94,034 in Arcata, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arcata, California is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Arcata
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs Arcata, CA
Compared to Mankato, Arcata is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.4% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  19.4% higher
  Health
  34.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher

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