Manhattan, Kansas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 106.6% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $111,545 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
288% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.6% higher
      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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  251.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.5% lower
  Commute
  146.7% higher
  Health
  13.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher