What is a pro or con of living in Emporia, Kansascompared to Ellensburg, Washington?

Median Home Cost is 68% cheaper in Emporia.

What salary do I need to live in Emporia, Kansas copmared to Ellensburg, Washington?

A salary of $50,000 in Ellensburg, Washington could decrease to $35,811 in Emporia, Kansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ELLENSBURG vs. EMPORIA
Cost of Living Comparison

Ellensburg, Washington vs. Emporia, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 28.4% cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington.

You would need a salary of $35,811 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ellensburg, Washington.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Ellensburg, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Emporia
than in Ellensburg, Washington

Ellensburg, WA vs. Emporia, KS

Compared to Ellensburg, Emporia is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

28.4% lower

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

7.3% lower

Housing (Homeowner)

67.3% lower

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

30.9% higher

Commute

12.6% lower

Health

24.7% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.6% lower

Cost of Food

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