Dallas, Texas vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 15.5% cheaper than Dallas, Texas.

You would need a salary of $75,165 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Dallas, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Dallas, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Dallas, Texas
Dallas, TX vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Dallas, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  42.8% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower