Bowling Green, Kentucky vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 0.8% more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $50,414 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Bowling Green, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Bowling Green, Kentucky
Bowling Green, KY vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Bowling Green, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.8% higher
      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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  13.8% lower
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower