West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 2.9% cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $72,807 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Mankato
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West_Des_Moines, IA vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to West_Des_Moines, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.9% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.6% higher
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher