Manhattan, Kansas vs. Helena-West Helena, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is 22.0% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $58,470 in Helena-West Helena, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Helena-West Helena, Arkansas is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Helena-West Helena
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Helena West Helena, AR
Compared to Manhattan, Helena West Helena is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.0% 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
  5.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  1.3% higher
  Health
  12.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% lower