Manhattan, Kansas vs. Houston, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Houston, Texas is 12.0% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $279,874 in Houston, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Houston, Texas is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
5% more expensive in Houston
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Houston, TX
Compared to Manhattan, Houston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.9% lower
  Commute
  77.6% higher
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% higher