Las Cruces, New Mexico vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 2.2% more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $51,078 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Las Cruces, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Las Cruces, New Mexico
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
50% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Las Cruces, New Mexico
Las Cruces, NM vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Las Cruces, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  9.3% lower
  Health
  20.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% lower