Cost of Living Calculator - Madison, Wisconsin vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 15.9% cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $210,317 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Madison, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
30% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Madison, Wisconsin
Madison, WI vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Madison, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.9% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% higher
  Commute
  21.9% lower
  Health
  12.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower

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