Apple Valley, Minnesota vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 19.4% cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $40,312 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Apple Valley, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Apple Valley, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Apple Valley, Minnesota
Apple Valley, MN vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Apple Valley, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.4% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% higher
  Commute
  37.0% lower
  Health
  39.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.3% lower