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MANHATTAN vs. LOS ANGELES
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Manhattan, New York vs. Los Angeles, California
Cost of Living Comparison
The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is
20.4%
cheaper
than Manhattan, New York.
You would need a salary of
$716,239
in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is
cheaper
than Manhattan, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in Manhattan, New York
Manhattan, NY vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Los Angeles is:
Homeowner
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
20.4% lower
Child Care
, Taxes not Considered
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Taxes Considered
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Renter
No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
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Food
13.5% lower
Housing (Homeowner)
42.7% lower
Housing (Rent)
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Median Home Cost
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Utilities
37.7% lower
Commute
2.7% higher
Health
28.1% lower
Taxes
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Personal
30.1% lower
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