Manhattan, Kansas vs. Wayne, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wayne, Nebraska is 4.2% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $47,890 in Wayne, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wayne, Nebraska is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Wayne
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Wayne, NE
Compared to Manhattan, Wayne is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.2% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  19.9% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  43.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher