Emporia, KS Cost of Living


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Emporia cost of living score
74.6
Less expensive
25.4% lower
than the US average
10.2% lower
than the Kansas average
Emporia, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 74.6, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 25.4% lower than the U.S. average and 10.2% higher than the average for Kansas.

Emporia, KS

Housing costs in Emporia?
A typical home costs $137,700, which is 59.3% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 29.1% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Emporia costs $570 per month, which is 60.1% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 70.2% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Emporia?
To live comfortably in Emporia, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $26,280 for a family, and $17,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Emporia?
The cost of living in Emporia, KS is quite reasonable. The overall cost of living index is rated as lower than the national average, meaning that goods and services are generally less expensive here than elsewhere. Housing costs are also much lower than the national average. On average, a one-bedroom apartment in Emporia, KS rents for around $500 per month. Food and transportation expenses are also low due to the small town size and lack of public transport. All in all, Emporia provides a comfortable lifestyle at a fraction of the cost compared to other cities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEmporiaKansasUnited States
  74.683.1100.0
  92.993100
  107.5103.9100.0
  40.460.8100.0
  $137,700$194,100$338,100
  107.3%104.4%100.0%
  63.079.3100.0
  97.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I hated Emporia when we first moved here 7 years ago, but have since grown to love it. At first I thought there was nothing to do, but the community has a lot to offer  More

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Over 16 years ago

In emporia there is serval very good churches to pick from so u can find a good church home  More

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Over 16 years ago

Pros: 1. Low crime rate 2. Low cost of living and housing 3. Affordable place to live Cons: 1. Bad weather 2. Poor school system 3. High unemployment 4. Not  More

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