Zip 66801 (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 (zip 66801), 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.

Zip 66801 (Emporia, KS)

Housing costs in Emporia?
A typical home costs $142,800, which is 57.8% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 26.4% less expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Emporia costs $560 per month, which is 42.3% cheaper than the national average of $970 and 41.1% cheaper than the state average of $790.

Can I afford Emporia?
To live comfortably in Emporia (zip 66801), Kansas, a minimum annual income of $27,360 for a family, and $16,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Emporia?
The cost of living in 66801 Emporia, KS is quite reasonable. The median home value for the area is $91,200 and the median monthly rent is $674. Groceries are quite affordable with a 68 grocery index score. Utilities are also very reasonable with electricity costs averaging around $119 per month and natural gas prices at around $51 per month. Transportation costs are low as well, with gas prices averaging about $2.18 per gallon. Overall, living in 66801 Emporia, KS offers great value for your money.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesEmporiaKansasUnited States
  74.683.1100.0
  92.993100
  107.5103.9100.0
  40.060.8100.0
  $142,800$194,100$338,100
  107.3%104.4%100.0%
  64.279.3100.0
  97.894.8100.0

   100=National Average

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