Manhattan, Kansas vs. Roswell, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Roswell, New Mexico is 15.8% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $42,087 in Roswell, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Roswell, New Mexico is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Roswell
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Roswell, NM
Compared to Manhattan, Roswell 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% lower
  Commute
  5.1% higher
  Health
  16.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher