Mankato, Minnesota vs. West Des Moines, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Des Moines, Iowa is 3.0% more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $43,265 in West Des Moines, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Mankato, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Des Moines, Iowa is more expensive than Mankato, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in West Des Moines
than in Mankato, Minnesota
Mankato, MN vs. West Des Moines, IA
Compared to Mankato, West Des Moines is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% lower
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower