Anchorage, Alaska vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 26.5% cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $36,767 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Anchorage, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Anchorage, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Anchorage, Alaska
Anchorage, AK vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Anchorage, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.5% 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
  20.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  35.9% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% lower