Lancaster, California vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 25.8% cheaper than Lancaster, California.

You would need a salary of $37,087 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Lancaster, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Lancaster, California
Lancaster, CA vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Lancaster, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  25.8% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.5% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower