Manhattan, Kansas vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 96.5% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $94,312 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
324% more expensive in Boulder
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Manhattan, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  96.5% 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
  9.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  276.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  42.1% higher
  Health
  17.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher