Manhattan, Kansas vs. Chicago, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chicago, Illinois is 25.9% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $60,436 in Chicago, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chicago, Illinois is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Chicago
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Chicago, IL
Compared to Manhattan, Chicago is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.9% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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  Renter
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  Food
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  14.3% lower
  Commute
  106.7% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
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  Personal
  13.3% higher
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