Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 16.7% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $62,476 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Raleigh, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.3% higher
  Commute
  24.4% lower
  Health
  9.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% lower

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