Aurora, Illinois vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 4.3% cheaper than Aurora, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $47,868 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Aurora, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Aurora, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Aurora, Illinois
Aurora, IL vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Aurora, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% higher
  Commute
  25.9% lower
  Health
  12.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.1% lower