Laguna Beach, California vs. Manhattan, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, New York is 35.7% cheaper than Laguna Beach, California.

You would need a salary of $321,335 in Manhattan, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Laguna Beach, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, New York is cheaper than Laguna Beach, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Laguna Beach, California
Laguna Beach, CA vs. Manhattan, NY
Compared to Laguna Beach, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.7% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  48.1% higher
  Commute
  41.4% higher
  Health
  33.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  42.6% higher