Kansas City, Missouri vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 151.9% more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $659,918 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
426% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Kansas City, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  151.9% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  721.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.2% higher
  Commute
  81.5% higher
  Health
  22.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  46.0% higher