River Falls, Wisconsin vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 14.5% cheaper than River Falls, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $42,765 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in River Falls, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than River Falls, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Mankato
than in River Falls, Wisconsin
River Falls, WI vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to River Falls, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  34.6% lower
  Health
  15.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower