What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, New Yorkcompared to Springfield, Missouri?

Median Home Cost is 438% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, New York copmared to Springfield, Missouri?

A salary of $173,000 in Springfield, Missouri should increase to $468,242 in Manhattan, New York (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

SPRINGFIELD vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Springfield, Missouri vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 170.7% more expensive than Springfield, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $468,242 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Missouri.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Manhattan, New York is more expensive than Springfield, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
438% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Springfield, Missouri

Springfield, MO vs. Manhattan, NY

Compared to Springfield, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

170.7% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

27.4% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

779.9% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Median Home Cost

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Utilities

55.8% higher

Commute

94.0% higher

Health

24.5% higher

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

58.1% higher

Cost of Food

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Springfield, Missouri vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

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Springfield, MO vs. Manhattan, NY

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