Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 67.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $16,454 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Lafayette, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  67.1% 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
  16.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% higher
  Commute
  45.9% lower
  Health
  14.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.6% lower

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