What is the cost of living in Manhattan, IL?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Manhattan has an overall cost of living index of 111, which is 1.1x higher than the national index of 100.
Compared to Illinois, Manhattan has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Illinois's index of 98.
The standard of living in Manhattan ranks as #230 most affordable out of the 336 places we measured in Illinois. By definition, that implies Manhattan ranks as the #106 most expensive place in the Prairie State.
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Manhattan Cost Of Living Vs. Illinois
Six factors go into calculating the cost of living index in Manhattan. Here is how it fares on each of the criteria:
The Services index in Manhattan is 97.
The Groceries index in Manhattan is 98.
The Health index in Manhattan is 132.
The Housing index in Manhattan is 101.
The Transportation index in Manhattan is 102.
The Utilities index in Manhattan is 101.
| Living Expense | Manhattan | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 132 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 101 | 101 | 100 |
Manhattan Cost Of Living Compared To Illinois Averages
Index where 100 = national average. Source: cost-of-living index 2026.
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Manhattan, IL Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Illinois, so we broke down housing costs into more detail. Home and income data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2020-2024. The key points are:
The Median Home Value in Manhattan is $385,490.
The Median Rent in Manhattan is $1,213.
The Median Income in Manhattan is $128,522.
The Home Value To Income in Manhattan is 3.0x.
The Rent To Monthly Income in Manhattan is 0.11x.
Manhattan, IL Costs By Category
Detailed Manhattan Services costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Manhattan Groceries costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Manhattan Health costs vs. Illinois
Detailed Manhattan Transportation costs vs. Illinois
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Manhattan
The cost of living varies in the cities and towns around Manhattan. Here's a quick look at the cost of living in the most populous nearby places:
Orland Park, IL has a cost of living index of 114, 1.0x Manhattan.
Tinley Park, IL has a cost of living index of 111, 1.0x Manhattan.
Plainfield, IL has a cost of living index of 126, 1.1x Manhattan.
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Manhattan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orland Park, IL | 57,916 | 114 | 1.0x |
| Tinley Park, IL | 54,842 | 111 | 1.0x |
| Plainfield, IL | 46,708 | 126 | 1.1x |
| New Lenox, IL | 28,006 | 115 | 1.0x |
| Oak Forest, IL | 26,805 | 106 | 1.0x |
| Frankfort, IL | 20,651 | 130 | 1.2x |
| Mokena, IL | 20,021 | 117 | 1.1x |
| Lemont, IL | 17,820 | 123 | 1.1x |
| Palos Heights, IL | 12,152 | 120 | 1.1x |
| Frankfort Square, IL | 9,560 | 110 | 1.0x |
