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Ladera Ranch, CA vs Manhattan, NY

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Is it cheaper to live in Manhattan or is it cheaper to live in Ladera Ranch?
- Manhattan is 23.8% more expensive than Ladera Ranch.

Which city has more affordable housing, Manhattan or Ladera Ranch?
- Manhattan housing costs are 16.4% more expensive than Ladera Ranch housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Ladera Ranch or is Health Care more affordable in Manhattan.
- Health related expenses are 33.9% more in Manhattan.
 Ladera Ranch, CAManhattan, NYUnited States
 Overall164.9204.1100
 Food & Groceries104.8120.4100
 Health93.4125.1100
 Housing337.0392.2100
 Median Home Cost$1,182,200$1,169,400$338,100
 Utilities114150100
 Transportation119.1161.0100
 Miscellaneous156.1171.0100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Ladera Ranch    2 Reviews

I've lived in Ladera for 18 years and, after looking around the country to see if it's worth moving, I've concluded Ladera is the best place to live. Not perfect, but  More

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Over 4 years ago

I lived here for 7 years and it's one of my favorite places. Yes, it has some of the OC snobbiness, but I still rated it 5 stars because you can control who you hang  More

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Reviews for Manhattan    2 Reviews

Over 1 years ago

Manhattan is a great place with lots to see and do. Exciting to visit and great to live if you have the  More

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This is the best city ever, it is very welcoming and there is a lot of fun things to do. I have lived her for 2 years now and have already had so many great experiences  More

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