Columbia, Missouri vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 5.0% cheaper than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $15,502 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Columbia, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% higher
  Commute
  9.2% lower
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower