Manhattan, KS Cost Of Living
Manhattan's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Kansas
In America
What is the cost of living in Manhattan, KS?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Manhattan has an overall cost of living index of 94 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Kansas, Manhattan has a cost of living index that's 1.1x higher than Kansas's index of 89.
The standard of living in Manhattan ranks as #2,290 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Kansas. By definition, that implies Manhattan ranks as the #4,129 most expensive place in the Sunflower State.
Manhattan Cost Of Living Vs. Kansas
| Living Expense | Manhattan | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 91 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 102 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 101 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 100 | 100 | |
Manhattan, KS Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Kansas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
Median Rent
Median Income
Detailed Manhattan Services Costs Vs. Kansas
Detailed Manhattan Groceries Costs Vs. Kansas
Detailed Manhattan Health Costs Vs. Kansas
Detailed Manhattan Transportation Costs Vs. Kansas
Detailed Manhattan Utilities Costs Vs. Kansas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Manhattan
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Manhattan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka, KS | 125,819 | 81 | 0.9x |
| Fort Riley, KS | 8,720 | 99 | 1.1x |
| Abilene, KS | 6,258 | 84 | 0.9x |
