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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Manhattan, KS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $1.6K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $168.7K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from area
Overall Cost
↑ 20.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,557
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$18.7K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Manhattan, KS

Population:54K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$297K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:121
Median Home:$414K

Manhattan, KS

The Sunflower State

54K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 54K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Manhattan, KS vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 55.0%
Manhattan, KS
$1,799
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$990
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 29.0%
Manhattan, KS
$1,154
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$335
more
📦Other
↑ 9.9%
Manhattan, KS
$1,526
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$151
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.5%
Manhattan, KS
$522
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$39.36
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 4.1%
Manhattan, KS
$925
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$38.24
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 0.5%
Manhattan, KS
$592
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$3.07
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🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$686
To$1,390
↑ $704
1 Bed
From$694
To$1,510
↑ $816
2 Bed
From$847
To$1,750
↑ $903
3 Bed
From$1,178
To$2,330
↑ $1,152
Manhattan, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $860–$1,000/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,518
Monthly in Manhattan, KS
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,550
Difference

Home Values

Manhattan
Phoenix
$297K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +4.3%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +31.9%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$250K - $343K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 39% more expensive than Manhattan

Calculate payment - ManhattanCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $3.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$265
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.1%
Rate difference

Manhattan, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Manhattan, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Manhattan
Phoenix
46 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
59.3%
Good Air Days
9%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kansas and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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