Manhattan, Kansas vs. Fitchburg, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fitchburg, Massachusetts is 18.8% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,379 in Fitchburg, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fitchburg, Massachusetts is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Fitchburg
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Fitchburg, MA
Compared to Manhattan, Fitchburg is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.8% 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
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  34.0% higher
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.5% higher