Cost of Living Calculator - Emporia, Kansas vs Valdez, Alaska


The cost of living in Valdez, Alaska is 42.9% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $142,877 in Valdez, Alaska to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Valdez, Alaska is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Valdez
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs Valdez, AK
Compared to Emporia, Valdez is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.9% 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
  56.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  175.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  24.6% higher
  Commute
  1.4% higher
  Health
  16.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  26.5% higher

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