Silver City, New Mexico vs. Emporia, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 5.3% cheaper than Silver City, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $71,048 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver City, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Silver City, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Emporia
than in Silver City, New Mexico
Silver City, NM vs. Emporia, KS
Compared to Silver City, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.3% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  26.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower