Emporia, Kansas vs. Salisbury, North Carolina

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salisbury, North Carolina is 15.6% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,802 in Salisbury, North Carolina to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salisbury, North Carolina is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% more expensive in Salisbury
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Salisbury, NC
Compared to Emporia, Salisbury is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.6% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.9% lower
  Commute
  40.0% higher
  Health
  12.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher