Fort Scott, Kansas vs. Tacoma, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Tacoma, Washington is 71.0% more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $34,203 in Tacoma, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tacoma, Washington is more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
316% more expensive in Tacoma
than in Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, KS vs. Tacoma, WA
Compared to Fort Scott, Tacoma is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  71.0% 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
  10.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  313.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  35.7% lower
  Commute
  78.9% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.4% higher