Emporia, Kansas vs. Manitou Springs, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Manitou Springs, Colorado is 59.3% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,647 in Manitou Springs, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Manitou Springs, Colorado is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
280% more expensive in Manitou Springs
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Manitou Springs, CO
Compared to Emporia, Manitou Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.3% 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
  8.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  308.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  18.0% lower
  Commute
  53.7% higher
  Health
  23.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher