Manhattan, Kansas vs. Berkeley, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Berkeley, California is 179.4% more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $139,683 in Berkeley, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Manhattan, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Berkeley, California is more expensive than Manhattan, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
462% more expensive in Berkeley
than in Manhattan, Kansas
Manhattan, KS vs. Berkeley, CA
Compared to Manhattan, Berkeley is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  179.4% 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
  16.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  510.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% lower
  Commute
  77.2% higher
  Health
  12.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.6% higher