What is a pro or con of living in Waukesha, Wisconsincompared to Mankato, Minnesota?

Median Home Cost is 5% more expensive in Waukesha.

What salary do I need to live in Waukesha, Wisconsin copmared to Mankato, Minnesota?

A salary of $75,000 in Mankato, Minnesota should increase to $86,993 in Waukesha, Wisconsin (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

MANKATO vs. WAUKESHA
Cost of Living Comparison

Mankato, Minnesota vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Waukesha, Wisconsin is 16.0% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $86,993 in Waukesha, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Waukesha, Wisconsin is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Waukesha
than in Mankato, Minnesota

Mankato, MN vs. Waukesha, WI

Compared to Mankato, Waukesha is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

16.0% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

0.1% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

17.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

3.0% higher

Commute

38.7% higher

Health

15.0% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

10.9% higher

Cost of Food

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Mankato, Minnesota vs. Waukesha, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

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Mankato, MN vs. Waukesha, WI

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