Emporia, Kansas vs. Watkins Glen, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Watkins Glen, New York is 12.6% more expensive than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $20,271 in Watkins Glen, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Watkins Glen, New York is more expensive than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Watkins Glen
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs. Watkins Glen, NY
Compared to Emporia, Watkins Glen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% lower
  Commute
  28.7% higher
  Health
  9.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher