Manhattan, New York vs. Wichita, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wichita, Kansas is 63.1% cheaper than Manhattan, New York.

You would need a salary of $110,569 in Wichita, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wichita, Kansas is cheaper than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
85% cheaper in Wichita
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Wichita, KS
Compared to Manhattan, Wichita is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  63.1% 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
  21.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.1% lower
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  17.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  34.9% lower