Cost of Living Calculator - Salem, Oregon vs Mankato, Minnesota


The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 15.7% cheaper than Salem, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $134,844 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Salem, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Salem, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Mankato
than in Salem, Oregon
Salem, OR vs Mankato, MN
Compared to Salem, 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  29.2% lower
  Health
  5.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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