Mount Vernon, Washington vs. Emporia, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 37.0% cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,496 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Vernon, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Mount Vernon, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% cheaper in Emporia
than in Mount Vernon, Washington
Mount Vernon, WA vs. Emporia, KS
Compared to Mount Vernon, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.0% 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
  8.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  54.4% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  10.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.4% lower