Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, Kansas vs Fort Madison, Iowa


The cost of living in Fort Madison, Iowa is 16.9% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $62,361 in Fort Madison, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Madison, Iowa is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Fort Madison
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs Fort Madison, IA
Compared to Manhattan, Fort Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.9% 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
  5.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher

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