Manhattan, Kansas vs. Bellevue, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bellevue, Iowa is 2.2% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,886 in Bellevue, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bellevue, Iowa is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
45% cheaper in Bellevue
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Bellevue, IA
Compared to Manhattan, Bellevue is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  0.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  7.0% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher