Emporia, Kansas vs. West Palm Beach, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in West Palm Beach, Florida is 46.5% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $67,408 in West Palm Beach, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West Palm Beach, Florida is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
188% more expensive in West Palm Beach
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. West Palm Beach, FL
Compared to Emporia, West Palm Beach is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.5% 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
  12.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  155.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% lower
  Commute
  102.2% higher
  Health
  6.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher