Cost of living in Manhattan
Manhattan (KS), United States
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Cost of living in Manhattan vs. United States overall average
Manhattan is 15.7% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 17.2% less in Manhattan
- Groceries
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pay 29.8% less in Manhattan
- Transportation
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pay 12.8% less in Manhattan
- Housing
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pay 15.5% less in Manhattan
- Childcare
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pay 43.9% less in Manhattan
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 2.8% more in Manhattan
- Clothing
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pay 6.2% more in Manhattan
The cost of clothing and entertainment and sports in Manhattan are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, groceries, restaurants, housing, and transportation are lower in Manhattan.
Manhattan Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | $13.50 |
$7.50
-
$40.00
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.00 |
$8.50
-
$15.00
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | $2.00 |
$1.99
-
$3.50
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | $1.62 |
$1.50
-
$2.30
|
Manhattan - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.00 |
$2.20
-
$5.51
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | $3.86 |
$3.00
-
$8.26
|
| Milk (1 gallon) | $3.25 |
$2.59
-
$4.69
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.50 |
$1.50
-
$5.00
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | $2.99 |
$2.00
-
$7.00
|
| Apples (1 lb) | $1.72 |
$0.98
-
$3.50
|
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.49 |
$0.44
-
$2.00
|
| Oranges (1 lb) | $1.30 |
$0.79
-
$3.00
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $1.88 |
$0.82
-
$3.00
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $0.48 |
$0.48
-
$1.25
|
| Onions (1 lb) | $0.84 |
$0.84
-
$1.50
|
Manhattan - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | $3.03 |
$2.73
-
$3.59
|
| Monthly public transit pass | $60.00 |
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | $28,061.00 |
$28,061.00
-
$36,534.64
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | $14.93 |
$14.93
-
$14.93
|
Manhattan - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$71.87 |
$60.00
-
$98.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | $925.00 |
$900.00
-
$950.00
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | $1,025.00 |
$1,000.00
-
$1,050.00
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$153.80 |
$76.47
-
$382.35
|
Manhattan - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | $823.33 |
$823.33
-
$916.67
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | $11,440.00 |
$11,440.00
-
$16,000.00
|
Manhattan - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | $5.00 |
$3.00
-
$8.00
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | $4.75 |
$4.00
-
$9.00
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.70 |
$7.50
-
$12.00
|
| Monthly membership at local gym | $75.00 |
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-
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|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | $12.75 |
$10.00
-
$19.50
|
Manhattan - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$45.00 |
$35.00
-
$55.00
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$56.67 |
$12.00
-
$100.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.00 |
$65.00
-
$180.00
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) | $107.50 |
$75.00
-
$125.00
|
Manhattan - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Kansas
to see the average cost of cities throughout Kansas, like
Mulvane,
Leawood,
Spearville,
Overland Park,
Dodge City,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in United States compared to Manhattan.
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