Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Indiana vs Mankato, Minnesota


The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 8.4% cheaper than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,052 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Portage, Indiana
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
42% cheaper in Mankato
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs Mankato, MN
Compared to Portage, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  42.7% lower
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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