Manhattan, Kansas vs. North Kansas City, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in North Kansas City, Missouri is 1.5% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,086 in North Kansas City, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, North Kansas City, Missouri is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
11% cheaper in North Kansas City
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. North Kansas City, MO
Compared to Manhattan, North Kansas City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  15.5% higher
  Health
  0.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.4% higher