Emporia, Kansas vs. Arlington, Virginia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arlington, Virginia is 119.3% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $109,634 in Arlington, Virginia to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arlington, Virginia is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
445% more expensive in Arlington
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Arlington, VA
Compared to Emporia, Arlington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  119.3% 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
  24.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  620.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  94.4% higher
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.8% higher