salaryRent is lower than in 79% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 3.8 years of household income. Commutes are short, about 17.3 minutes. Most households rent (57%), so there are plenty of rental options.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $45,960 a year. That is $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kansas. It is number 24 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Manhattan?
Share of households by yearly income. 19.6% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Manhattan
| Size | Manhattan | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $753 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $916 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,097 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,501 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,564 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Manhattan overall?
Everyday prices in the Manhattan metro area are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.2, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024.
Taxes and bills in Manhattan
Life in Manhattan
What jobs pay in Manhattan
| Job | Median pay | Rent / pay |
|---|---|---|
| Pharmacist | $139,080 | 9.9% |
| Lawyer | $124,230 | 11.1% |
| Nurse Practitioner | $115,350 | 12.0% |
| Software Developer | $101,960 | 13.5% |
| Civil Engineer | $96,030 | 14.4% |
| Operations Manager | $84,990 | 16.2% |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $84,820 | 16.3% |
| Registered Nurse | $78,960 | 17.5% |
| Accountant | $65,900 | 20.9% |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $61,430 | 22.4% |
| Electrician | $61,170 | 22.5% |
| Market Research Analyst | $61,100 | 22.6% |
| Plumber | $60,600 | 22.8% |
| HVAC Technician | $58,000 | 23.8% |
| Firefighter | $53,290 | 25.9% |
| Police Officer | $52,220 | 26.4% |
| Truck Driver | $51,750 | 26.6% |
| Carpenter | $51,600 | 26.7% |
| Elementary School Teacher | $49,520 | 27.8% |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,620 | 35.7% |
| Medical Assistant | $37,460 | 36.8% |
| Nursing Assistant | $36,080 | 38.2% |
| Warehouse Worker | $36,070 | 38.2% |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $33,140 | 41.6% |
| Restaurant Cook | $32,280 | 42.7% |
| Retail Salesperson | $29,540 | 46.7% |
| Cashier | $27,870 | 49.5% |
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Manhattan?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $563 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $246,700 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $24,670 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Manhattan, KS?
Renting in Manhattan costs a median of about $1,149 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.
How much do I need to make to live in Manhattan?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $45,960 a year, or $22 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Manhattan cheap or expensive?
Manhattan is rated OK: rent takes 21.2% of the typical household income of $64,896. It ranks 24th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Manhattan?
The median homeowner in Manhattan pays $3,767 a year in property taxes, about 1.53% of the median home value.
Is Manhattan more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in the metro area are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Manhattan?
The median home value in Manhattan is $246,700, about 3.8 times the typical yearly household income.
54,239 people live in Manhattan. Numbers are typical (middle) values.