Emporia, Kansas vs. Dodge City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dodge City, Kansas is 1.6% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $76,221 in Dodge City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dodge City, Kansas is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Dodge City
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Dodge City, KS
Compared to Emporia, Dodge City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.6% 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
  0.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher