Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 15.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $117,988 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Mankato
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Raleigh, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.7% 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
  2.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% higher
  Commute
  23.3% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher