Laurel, Montana vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 10.9% cheaper than Laurel, Montana.

You would need a salary of $44,566 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Laurel, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Laurel, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Laurel, Montana
Laurel, MT vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Laurel, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  11.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower