Fort Knox, Kentucky vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 17.3% more expensive than Fort Knox, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $58,666 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Knox, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Fort Knox, Kentucky
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
56% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Fort Knox, Kentucky
Fort Knox, KY vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Fort Knox, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.3% 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
  1.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% higher
  Commute
  0.9% higher
  Health
  10.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower