| | Redding, CA | Emporia, KS | United States |
| Overall | 107.1 | 74.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 99.9 | 92.9 | 100 |
| Health | 122.3 | 107.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 118.4 | 40.4 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $372,200 | $137,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 11,350.0% | 10,730.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 91.8 | 63.0 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 110.8 | 97.6 | 100 |
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What an amazing place to live. No place is perfect but the people here are friendly with several parks nearby and many miles of trails from Road Biking to MBT. Check out More
Take a hike if you don't like different points of view, religious or generally conservative people. No one will miss you. California has been going in the wrong More
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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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