Blue Springs, Missouri vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 9.6% cheaper than Blue Springs, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $45,180 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Blue Springs, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Blue Springs, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Blue Springs, Missouri
Blue Springs, MO vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Blue Springs, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  28.2% lower
  Health
  1.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower