Emporia, Kansas vs. Wahpeton, North Dakota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Wahpeton, North Dakota is 7.2% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $9,647 in Wahpeton, North Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Wahpeton, North Dakota is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Wahpeton
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Wahpeton, ND
Compared to Emporia, Wahpeton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.2% 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)
  46.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.7% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher