Emporia, Kansas vs. St. Paul, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Paul, Minnesota is 33.8% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $93,650 in St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
94% more expensive in St. Paul
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. St. Paul, MN
Compared to Emporia, St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  7.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  131.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.1% lower
  Commute
  74.0% higher
  Health
  29.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.0% higher