Emporia, Kansas vs. Ferndale, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ferndale, Michigan is 31.3% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,672 in Ferndale, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ferndale, Michigan is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Ferndale
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Ferndale, MI
Compared to Emporia, Ferndale is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  87.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  99.4% higher
  Health
  25.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.1% higher