Mankato, KS Cost of Living


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United States / Kansas / No Metro Area / Jewell County / Mankato / Zip Codes

Mankato cost of living score
67.3
Less expensive
32.7% lower
than the US average
19.0% lower
than the Kansas average
Mankato, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 67.3, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 32.7% lower than the U.S. average and 19.0% higher than the average for Kansas.

Mankato, KS

Housing costs in Mankato?
A typical home costs $82,900, which is 75.5% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 57.3% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Mankato costs $700 per month, which is 51.0% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 38.6% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Mankato?
To live comfortably in Mankato, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $15,840 for a family, and $24,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Mankato?
The cost of living in Mankato, KS is quite low compared to larger cities in the United States. The median home price is approximately $49,000, which is lower than the national average. Additionally, basic necessities such as food and utilities cost significantly less than what they would in bigger cities. In fact, Mankato’s overall cost of living index is around 79, which is 21 points lower than the national average. This means that those looking for an affordable place to live with plenty of job opportunities should certainly consider moving to Mankato.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesMankatoKansasUnited States
  67.383.1100.0
  89.593100
  105.9103.9100.0
  17.660.8100.0
  $82,900$194,100$338,100
  106.7%104.4%100.0%
  69.479.3100.0
  78.494.8100.0

   100=National Average

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