Metairie, Louisiana vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 17.6% cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $41,208 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Metairie, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Metairie, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Metairie, Louisiana
Metairie, LA vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Metairie, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.6% 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
  1.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.5% higher
  Commute
  43.9% lower
  Health
  2.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% lower