What is a pro or con of living in Manhattan, Kansascompared to Watertown, New York?

Median Home Cost is 55% more expensive in Manhattan.

What salary do I need to live in Manhattan, Kansas copmared to Watertown, New York?

A salary of $50,000 in Watertown, New York should increase to $55,825 in Manhattan, Kansas (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.

WATERTOWN vs. MANHATTAN
Cost of Living Comparison

Watertown, New York vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 11.6% more expensive than Watertown, New York.

You would need a salary of $55,825 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Watertown, New York.

Comparison highlights

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

Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Manhattan
than in Watertown, New York

Watertown, NY vs. Manhattan, KS

Compared to Watertown, Manhattan is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

11.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

1.0% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

65.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.8% lower

Commute

1.4% higher

Health

6.0% lower

Taxes

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Childcare

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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Watertown, New York vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Watertown, NY vs. Manhattan, KS

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