| | Emporia, KS | Salisbury, NC | United States |
| Overall | 74.6 | 85.1 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.9 | 94.8 | 100 |
| Health | 107.5 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Housing | 40.4 | 67.0 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $137,700 | $247,300 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,730.0% | 9,780.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 63.0 | 88.2 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 97.6 | 83.6 | 100 |
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Emporia 
3 Reviews
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
In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home More
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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Reviews for Salisbury 
9 Reviews
So we went to check out the area today as we consider buying nearby. I read all this crime stuff etc. I rolled through my potential hood and talked to a variety of More
A big thank you to Leanne for her candid, well written review. She saved us a lot of time and money. Salisbury is off our bucket list. Wonderful old houses, though. We More
The apparently bucolic town of Salisbury is set in a beautiful southern climate with lots of beautiful historic homes and huge old-growth oaks.
Those charming More
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