| | Manhattan, KS | McPherson, KS | United States |
| Overall | 83.4 | 78.7 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 97.6 | 96.1 | 100 |
| Health | 104.1 | 101.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 75.4 | 57.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $234,900 | $190,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,830.0% | 10,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 67.0 | 55.5 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 118.1 | 118.5 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Manhattan 
33 Reviews
I lived in your city briefly this past year of 2015. Liked it. The cost was a bit too high, but generally you have a decent town compared to some places I've visited. I More
Manhattan is one of the best educational environments I have ever seen. The local school district is filled with passionate employees and the facilities are modern and More
Manhattan is a wonderful place to live if you are thinking about retiring here, want a family away from the big city, or if you are a college student. Because it is a More
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Reviews for Mcpherson 
6 Reviews
I have been visiting McPherson for many years since stumbling across the place in 2009 on a road trip. The town has always been a peaceful place with wonderful parks; More
This is an ok place to live if you are
white
straight
christan
republican
and like to think you're the only ones on this planet.
If not, it's the most racially More
McPherson is located in the center of the state. Easy to get to by I-135 & US 56 Highway. The community has a wholesome attitude, appreciating the simple lifestyle, More
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