Manhattan, Kansas vs. Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hoffman Estates, Illinois is 26.7% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,839 in Hoffman Estates, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hoffman Estates, Illinois is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% more expensive in Hoffman Estates
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Hoffman Estates, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Hoffman Estates is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.7% lower
  Commute
  91.9% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher