Manhattan, Kansas vs. Huntsville, Alabama

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Huntsville, Alabama is 6.3% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,165 in Huntsville, Alabama to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Huntsville, Alabama is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
10% more expensive in Huntsville
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Huntsville, AL
Compared to Manhattan, Huntsville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.3% 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
  1.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  20.3% higher
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher