Yelm, Washington vs. Mankato, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mankato, Minnesota is 22.4% cheaper than Yelm, Washington.

You would need a salary of $38,804 in Mankato, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Yelm, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mankato, Minnesota is cheaper than Yelm, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Mankato
than in Yelm, Washington
Yelm, WA vs. Mankato, MN
Compared to Yelm, Mankato is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.4% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  42.6% higher
  Commute
  39.5% lower
  Health
  0.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% lower