Mankato, Minnesota vs. Colton, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colton, California is 28.3% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $64,137 in Colton, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colton, California is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
66% more expensive in Colton
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Colton, CA
Compared to Mankato, Colton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.3% 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
  0.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  53.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% higher
  Commute
  59.4% higher
  Health
  2.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher