Manhattan, Kansas vs. Yelm, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Yelm, Washington is 30.4% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $97,773 in Yelm, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Yelm, Washington is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% more expensive in Yelm
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Yelm, WA
Compared to Manhattan, Yelm is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.4% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.5% lower
  Commute
  67.8% higher
  Health
  16.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% higher