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Paola, KS vs Fort Scott, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Fort Scott or is it cheaper to live in Paola?
- Fort Scott is 27.8% less expensive than Paola.

Which city has more affordable housing, Fort Scott or Paola?
- Fort Scott housing costs are 66.7% less expensive than Paola housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Paola or is Health Care more affordable in Fort Scott.
- Health related expenses are 1.9% less in Fort Scott.
 Paola, KSFort Scott, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock68.5100
 Food & Groceries97.8  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock99.3100
 Housing79.8  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$109,000$338,100
 Utilities102  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock66.7100
 Miscellaneous112.3  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Paola    2 Reviews

Over 15 years ago

nice small town. Has a Walmart and a Price chopper. Also several GOOD restaurants. The best Mexican food I have had in Kansas at the end of Baptiste. excellent deli in  More

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Over 16 years ago

From this review, Paola sounds like a very nice area. And for the most part, it is. I couldn't of chosen a better place to grow up. You're close enough to the city to  More

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