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


The cost of living in Salinas, California is 62.8% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $81,402 in Salinas, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salinas, California is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Salinas
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs Salinas, CA
Compared to Mankato, Salinas is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.8% 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)
  144.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  47.6% higher
  Health
  64.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher

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