Houston, Texas vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 10.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $44,660 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Houston, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  43.7% lower
  Health
  9.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower