Manhattan, Kansas vs. Whitewater, Wisconsin

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Whitewater, Wisconsin is 1.5% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,762 in Whitewater, Wisconsin to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Whitewater, Wisconsin is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Whitewater
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Whitewater, WI
Compared to Manhattan, Whitewater is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  7.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% higher