Manhattan, Kansas vs. Medford, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Medford, Massachusetts is 80.0% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,977 in Medford, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Medford, Massachusetts is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
187% more expensive in Medford
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Medford, MA
Compared to Manhattan, Medford is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  80.0% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% higher
  Commute
  68.4% higher
  Health
  14.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  31.7% higher