Emporia Metro Area, 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 Kan Metro Area, 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 Metro Area, KS

Housing costs in Emporia?
A typical home costs $152,900, which is 54.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 21.2% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Emporia costs $790 per month, which is 44.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 22.8% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Emporia?
To live comfortably in Emporia Kan Metro Area, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $24,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Emporia?
The cost of living in Emporia, KS Metro Area is 74.6 compared to the US average of 100. This means that living in the metro area is relatively affordable when compared to many other places in the country. The median house value for this area is also much lower than the national average at $152,900, making it an attractive option for those looking to buy property without breaking the bank. With its affordable housing and lower cost of living, Emporia, KS Metro Area provides a great opportunity to find a balance between quality of life and budgeting.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEmporiaKansasUnited States
  74.683.1100.0
  92.993100
  107.7103.9100.0
  40.060.8100.0
  $152,900$194,100$338,100
  107.1%104.4%100.0%
  67.379.3100.0
  97.894.8100.0

   100=National Average

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