Hiawatha, Kansas vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 1.3% cheaper than Hiawatha, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,356 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hiawatha, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Hiawatha, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Hiawatha, Kansas
Hiawatha, KS vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Hiawatha, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.3% lower
      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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  9.9% higher
  Health
  6.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower