Mankato, Minnesota vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 36.7% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $250,220 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Mankato, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  32.0% lower
  Commute
  75.4% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.6% higher