Cost of Living Calculator - Mankato, Minnesota vs South Bend, Indiana


The cost of living in South Bend, Indiana is 13.1% cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $65,180 in South Bend, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, South Bend, Indiana is cheaper than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% cheaper in South Bend
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs South Bend, IN
Compared to Mankato, South Bend is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  9.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  66.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% lower
  Commute
  13.5% higher
  Health
  6.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% lower

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