Washington, District of Columbia vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 43.4% cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia.

You would need a salary of $28,320 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Washington, District of Columbia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Washington, District of Columbia
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Washington, District of Columbia
Washington, DC vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Washington, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.4% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  50.5% lower
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.4% lower