Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, Kansas vs Fort Polk South, Louisiana


The cost of living in Fort Polk South, Louisiana is 15.8% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,087 in Fort Polk South, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Polk South, Louisiana is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Polk South
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs Fort Polk South, LA
Compared to Manhattan, Fort Polk South is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.8% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  62.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  17.9% higher
  Health
  10.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher

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