Manhattan, Kansas vs. Austin, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 51.7% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $144,115 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
145% more expensive in Austin
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Austin, TX
Compared to Manhattan, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.7% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  64.0% higher
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher