What is a pro or con of living in Mississippi State, Mississippicompared to Fort Scott, Kansas?

Median Home Cost is 114% more expensive in Mississippi State.

What salary do I need to live in Mississippi State, Mississippi copmared to Fort Scott, Kansas?

A salary of $50,000 in Fort Scott, Kansas should increase to $68,406 in Mississippi State, Mississippi (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

FORT SCOTT vs. MISSISSIPPI STATE
Cost of Living Comparison

Fort Scott, Kansas vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mississippi State, Mississippi is 36.8% more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,406 in Mississippi State, Mississippi to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Scott, Kansas.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Mississippi State, Mississippi is more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Mississippi State
than in Fort Scott, Kansas

Fort Scott, KS vs. Mississippi State, MS

Compared to Fort Scott, Mississippi State is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

36.8% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Food

11.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

303.1% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

7.9% lower

Commute

3.1% higher

Health

3.3% higher

Taxes

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Personal

1.7% lower

Cost of Food

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Fort Scott, Kansas vs. Mississippi State, Mississippi

Cost of Living Comparison

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Fort Scott, KS vs. Mississippi State, MS

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