Cost of Living Calculator - Southside, Alabama vs Emporia, Kansas


The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 15.4% cheaper than Southside, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $63,463 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Southside, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is cheaper than Southside, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Emporia
than in Southside, Alabama
Southside, AL vs Emporia, KS
Compared to Southside, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  39.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  25.1% lower
  Health
  8.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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