2025 Compare Cities Cost of Living:
Cherokee, IA vs Fort Scott, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Scott or is it cheaper to live in Cherokee?
- Fort Scott is 6.9% less expensive than Cherokee.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Scott or Cherokee?
- Fort Scott housing costs are 23.8% less expensive than Cherokee housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Cherokee or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Scott.
- Health related expenses are 15.0% less in Fort Scott.
 Cherokee, IAFort Scott, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock68.5100
 Food & Groceries92.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.3100
 Housing34.9  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$109,000$338,100
 Utilities96  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.7100
 Miscellaneous97.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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