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Fort Scott, KS vs Independence, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Independence or is it cheaper to live in Fort Scott?
- Independence is 2.0% less expensive than Fort Scott.

Which city has more affordable housing, Independence or Fort Scott?
- Independence housing costs are 18.4% less expensive than Fort Scott housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Fort Scott or is Health Care more affordable in Independence.
- Health related expenses are 0.6% more in Independence.
 Fort Scott, KSIndependence, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock67.1100
 Food & Groceries91.9  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.9100
 Housing26.6  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$90,200$338,100
 Utilities105  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock65.0100
 Miscellaneous81.9  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Over 19 years ago

I did not and would not move here by choice,Uncle Sam moved me here temporarily. Crime rate is low but there is no economy. Walmart is the biggest employer and the only  More

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Over 19 years ago

Did not move here by choice and would not live here by  More

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Over 19 years ago

The schools in independence are adequate but nothing special. I beleive the taxes are too high and that the schools are not seening enough of the tax money to keep them  More

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