Cost of Living Calculator - Des Moines, Washington vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 35.4% cheaper than Des Moines, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,311 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Des Moines, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Des Moines, Washington
Des Moines, WA vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Des Moines, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  51.3% higher
  Commute
  53.1% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% lower

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