Apex, North Carolina vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 24.7% cheaper than Apex, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $37,643 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Apex, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Apex, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Apex, North Carolina
Apex, NC vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Apex, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.7% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  44.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% higher
  Commute
  25.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower