Starkville, Mississippi vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 4.0% more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi.

You would need a salary of $52,012 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Starkville, Mississippi.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is more expensive than Starkville, Mississippi
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Starkville, Mississippi
Starkville, MS vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Starkville, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% higher
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% higher