Cost of Living Calculator - Columbia, Maryland vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 27.9% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $54,080 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Columbia, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  6.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  20.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.3% lower

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