Lincoln, Nebraska vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 6.8% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $79,800 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Lincoln, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.8% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.3% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  22.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower