Ankeny, Iowa vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 7.5% cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,387 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
25% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Ankeny, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% higher
  Commute
  13.1% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher

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