Emporia, Kansas vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 65.5% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $82,768 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
263% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Emporia, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  314.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.3% lower
  Commute
  48.3% higher
  Health
  5.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% higher