Lamar, Colorado vs. Scott City, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Scott City, Kansas is 12.0% more expensive than Lamar, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $83,992 in Scott City, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lamar, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Scott City, Kansas is more expensive than Lamar, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Scott City
than in Lamar, Colorado
Lamar, CO vs. Scott City, KS
Compared to Lamar, Scott City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.0% 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
  4.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% lower
  Commute
  1.5% lower
  Health
  11.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.6% higher