Cost of living in the Manhattan Metro Area
3 counties across KS. Population: 133,413.
Last updated May 22, 2026
Rent in the Manhattan Metro Area
Average rent across the Manhattan metro area, weighted by county population.
Source: HUD FMR + ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Income and earnings in the Manhattan Metro Area
Earnings data averaged across all 3 counties.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Home values in the Manhattan Metro Area
Average home values and annual property tax across the metro.
Source: ACS (population-weighted metro average)
Energy costs in the Manhattan Metro Area
Residential electricity and natural gas estimates.
Source: EIA (state averages applied per county, weighted)
All 3 counties in the Manhattan Metro Area
The Manhattan metro area includes 3 counties. Sorted by population.
- Riley County KS$2,512/moPop71,710 Rent$813/mo Income$59,560/yrRiley County KS 71,710 $813/mo $59,560/yr $2,512/mo
- Geary County KS$2,684/moPop35,895 Rent$758/mo Income$57,344/yrGeary County KS 35,895 $758/mo $57,344/yr $2,684/mo
- Pottawatomie County KS$2,962/moPop25,808 Rent$813/mo Income$87,694/yrPottawatomie County KS 25,808 $813/mo $87,694/yr $2,962/mo
Compare counties in the Manhattan Metro Area
Put two counties side by side to see how rent, taxes and everyday costs stack up across the metro.
Open comparison toolFrequently asked questions about the Manhattan Metro Area
Common questions about cost of living in the metro area.
What is the cost of living in the Manhattan Metro Area?
The estimated average cost of living in the Manhattan metro area is approximately $2,645 per month for a single person. This is a population-weighted average across the 3 counties that make up the metro area.
What is the average rent in the Manhattan Metro Area?
The average one-bedroom rent across the Manhattan metro area is $798 per month, based on HUD Fair Market Rent data weighted by county population.
What is the cheapest county in the Manhattan Metro Area?
Riley County, KS is the most affordable county in the Manhattan metro area at approximately $2,512 per month for a single person.
What is the most expensive county in the Manhattan Metro Area?
Pottawatomie County, KS is the most expensive county in the Manhattan metro area at approximately $2,962 per month for a single person.
How many counties are in the Manhattan Metro Area?
The Manhattan metro area covers 3 counties. The five largest by population are Riley County, Geary County, Pottawatomie County.
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About this data
All figures come from official U.S. government sources. Metro-area averages are population-weighted across constituent counties using Census ACS population estimates.