Manhattan, Kansas vs. Brighton, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Brighton, Michigan is 30.0% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,006 in Brighton, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Brighton, Michigan is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Brighton
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Brighton, MI
Compared to Manhattan, Brighton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.0% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% lower
  Commute
  87.5% higher
  Health
  21.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.5% higher