Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Madison, Iowa vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 20.3% more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $90,233 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Madison, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Fort Madison, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
125% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Fort Madison, Iowa
Fort Madison, IA vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Fort Madison, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.3% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  134.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.1% higher
  Commute
  4.7% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower

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