Mankato, Minnesota vs. Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Des Moines, Iowa is 8.8% cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $115,816 in Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Des Moines, Iowa is cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Des Moines
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Des Moines, IA
Compared to Mankato, Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.8% 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
  2.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% lower