Malibu, California vs. Manhattan, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manhattan, Kansas is 81.9% cheaper than Malibu, California.

You would need a salary of $18,087 in Manhattan, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Malibu, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manhattan, Kansas is cheaper than Malibu, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
92% cheaper in Manhattan
than in Malibu, California
Malibu, CA vs. Manhattan, KS
Compared to Malibu, Manhattan is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  81.9% 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
  17.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  93.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  60.0% lower
  Health
  15.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower