West Frankfort, Illinois vs. Emporia, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Emporia, Kansas is 2.5% more expensive than West Frankfort, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $51,252 in Emporia, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Frankfort, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Emporia, Kansas is more expensive than West Frankfort, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
86% more expensive in Emporia
than in West Frankfort, Illinois
West_Frankfort, IL vs. Emporia, KS
Compared to West_Frankfort, Emporia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  17.1% lower
  Health
  16.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher