Manhattan, Kansas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 76.6% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $123,587 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
174% more expensive in Washington
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Manhattan, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  76.6% 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
  16.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  184.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  101.9% higher
  Health
  8.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher