Manhattan, Kansas vs. Champaign, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Champaign, Illinois is 7.2% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $139,273 in Champaign, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Champaign, Illinois is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% cheaper in Champaign
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Champaign, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Champaign is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% lower
  Commute
  3.6% higher
  Health
  7.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher