Cost of Living Calculator - Emporia, Kansas vs Columbus, Nebraska


The cost of living in Columbus, Nebraska is 11.5% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,447 in Columbus, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Nebraska is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% more expensive in Columbus
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs Columbus, NE
Compared to Emporia, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.5% higher
      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
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  38.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher

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