Manhattan Beach, CA Cost of Living


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Manhattan Beach cost of living score
161.7
More expensive
61.7% higher
than the US average
7.9% higher
than the California average
Manhattan Beach, California gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 161.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 61.7% higher than the U.S. average and 7.9% lower than the average for California.

Manhattan Beach, CA

Housing costs in Manhattan Beach?
A typical home costs $2,880,400, which is 751.9% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 292.7% more expensive than the average California home, at $733,500. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Manhattan Beach costs $3,320 per month, which is 132.2% more than the national average of $1,430 and 35.2% more than the state average of $2,150.

Can I afford Manhattan Beach?
To live comfortably in Manhattan Beach, California, a minimum annual income of $551,880 for a family, and $104,400 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Manhattan Beach?
Manhattan Beach, CA is renowned for its beautiful beaches and luxurious surroundings. However, this comes with a price tag. The cost of living in Manhattan Beach is considerably higher than the national average. Living costs such as housing, groceries, transportation and utilities are all on the expensive side. On top of that, taxes are also quite high in the area. Despite these high costs, many people choose to live in Manhattan Beach because of its unbeatable quality of life. With plenty of outdoor activities and stunning views, it’s easy to see why this sought-after city can be worth the extra money spent.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesManhattan BeachCaliforniaUnited States
  161.7149.9100.0
  116.4105.1100
  90.298.3100.0
  974.6234.8100.0
  $2,880,400$733,500$338,100
  89.4%102.4%100.0%
  156.5133.1100.0
  133.7118.7100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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If heaven would have a proper name, Manhattan Beach is what it would be called. Not far fro LAX in Los Angeles lies this beautiful hamlet that I want to live. Want to  More

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It doesn't get any better than Manhattan Beach. However, homes are expensive. If you are in the $1 million + range this is the place: Warm weather all year, low  More

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HowEVERR, it IS - highly priced Housing-wise (thank goodness I bought MY house in '99!!) - Im a REALTOR, watching my personal home-value drop from 3 TIMES purchase  More

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