Reading, Kansas vs. Emporia, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 3.9% cheaper than Reading, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $48,044 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Reading, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Reading, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
31% cheaper in Emporia
than in Reading, Kansas
Reading, KS vs. Emporia, KS
Compared to Reading, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher