Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Kansas vs Manhattan, New York


The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 167.4% more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $334,239 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
613% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs Manhattan, NY
Compared to Kansas City, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  167.4% 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
  28.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,087.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  49.9% higher
  Commute
  76.5% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  47.2% higher

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