Mitchell, South Dakota vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 6.9% more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $80,169 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mitchell, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Mitchell, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
7% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Mitchell, South Dakota
Mitchell, SD vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Mitchell, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.9% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  19.2% higher
  Health
  11.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower