Cost of Living Calculator - Rochester, Michigan vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 27.2% cheaper than Rochester, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $36,421 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Rochester, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Rochester, Michigan
Rochester, MI vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Rochester, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.2% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.0% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  30.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% lower

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