Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 24.9% cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $56,311 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, PA vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Pittsburgh, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  36.8% lower
  Health
  12.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower