Manhattan, Kansas vs. Galveston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Galveston, Texas is 9.8% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,909 in Galveston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Galveston, Texas is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% more expensive in Galveston
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Galveston, TX
Compared to Manhattan, Galveston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.8% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.0% lower
  Commute
  16.1% higher
  Health
  6.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.2% higher