Bakersfield, California vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 17.5% cheaper than Bakersfield, California.

You would need a salary of $82,495 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bakersfield, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Bakersfield, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Bakersfield, California
Bakersfield, CA vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Bakersfield, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  19.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  35.3% lower
  Health
  13.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower

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