Cost of Living Calculator - Manhattan, Kansas vs San Marcos, California


The cost of living in San Marcos, California is 82.2% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $182,182 in San Marcos, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, San Marcos, California is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
246% more expensive in San Marcos
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs San Marcos, CA
Compared to Manhattan, San Marcos is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  82.2% higher
      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
  12.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  205.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  83.4% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher

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