Manhattan, Kansas vs. Bowling Green, Ohio

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Ohio is 1.2% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,414 in Bowling Green, Ohio to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Ohio is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
8% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Bowling Green, OH
Compared to Manhattan, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.2% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  10.6% higher
  Health
  14.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% higher