Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Illinois vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 13.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,565 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
76% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Springfield, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  4.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  86.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  4.3% lower
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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