Cost of Living Calculator - Minneapolis, Minnesota vs Emporia, Kansas


The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 29.8% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $52,643 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% cheaper in Emporia
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs Emporia, KS
Compared to Minneapolis, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% lower
      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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% higher
  Commute
  41.9% lower
  Health
  41.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.3% lower

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