Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Manhattan, Kansas


The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 48.3% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $25,864 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Manhattan, KS
Compared to Lake Forest, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.3% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.6% higher
  Commute
  40.0% lower
  Health
  11.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.9% lower

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