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Battlement Mesa, CO vs Emporia, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Emporia or is it cheaper to live in Battlement Mesa?
- Emporia is 38.8% less expensive than Battlement Mesa.

Which city has more affordable housing, Emporia or Battlement Mesa?
- Emporia housing costs are 58.9% less expensive than Battlement Mesa housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Battlement Mesa or is Health Care more affordable in Emporia.
- Health related expenses are 32.6% more in Emporia.
 Battlement Mesa, COEmporia, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock74.6100
 Food & Groceries101.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock107.5100
 Housing98.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$137,700$338,100
 Utilities101  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock63.0100
 Miscellaneous122.1  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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I hated Emporia when we first moved here 7 years ago, but have since grown to love it. At first I thought there was nothing to do, but the community has a lot to offer  More

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Over 17 years ago

In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home  More

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Over 17 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Bad weather 2. Poor school system 3. High unemployment 4. Not  More

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