Columbus, Ohio vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 1.3% cheaper than Columbus, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $44,427 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbus, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Columbus, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
25% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, OH vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Columbus, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  25.6% lower
  Health
  16.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% higher