Liberal, Kansas vs. Emporia, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 0.5% cheaper than Liberal, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $89,514 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Liberal, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Liberal, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Emporia
than in Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, KS vs. Emporia, KS
Compared to Liberal, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% lower
      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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  5.5% lower
  Health
  5.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher