Mankato, MN vs Sartell, MN

Mankato is moderately more affordable than Sartell, with a 6.8% lower cost of living index. Mankato scores 84 compared to 90 for Sartell, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Sartell can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Mankato is $1,089/month compared to $1,197/month in Sartell — a 9% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Mankato is more affordable at $250,600 median vs $278,000.

Median household income in Mankato is $64,826 compared to $77,465 in Sartell (-16.3%). While Sartell is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Mankato spend roughly 20.2% of their income on rent, more than the 18.5% in Sartell.

Climate-wise, Mankato is notably warmer with an average of 46.7°F compared to 42.9°F in Sartell. Mankato receives more rainfall at 30.6" per year compared to 28.5" in Sartell.