Manhattan, Kansas vs. Columbus, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Nebraska is 3.6% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $67,456 in Columbus, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Nebraska is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
0% cheaper in Columbus
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Columbus, NE
Compared to Manhattan, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  14.0% lower
  Health
  42.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher