Emporia, Kansas vs. Fresno, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fresno, California is 40.2% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $70,081 in Fresno, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fresno, California is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
161% more expensive in Fresno
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Fresno, CA
Compared to Emporia, Fresno is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  40.2% 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
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  161.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.8% higher
  Commute
  61.4% higher
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% higher