Fort Scott, Kansas vs. Dodge City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Dodge City, Kansas is 8.6% more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,275 in Dodge City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Dodge City, Kansas is more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Dodge City
than in Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, KS vs. Dodge City, KS
Compared to Fort Scott, Dodge City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% lower
  Commute
  3.7% lower
  Health
  14.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% higher