Manhattan, Kansas vs. West Liberty, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Liberty, Iowa is 8.4% cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $45,780 in West Liberty, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Liberty, Iowa is cheaper than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% cheaper in West Liberty
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. West Liberty, IA
Compared to Manhattan, West Liberty is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  3.6% lower
  Health
  0.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% higher