Manhattan, New York vs. Liberal, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Liberal, Kansas is 66.5% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $16,734 in Liberal, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Liberal, Kansas is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
88% cheaper in Liberal
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Liberal, KS
Compared to Manhattan, Liberal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  66.5% 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
  22.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  91.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.3% lower
  Commute
  58.6% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  37.4% lower