Cost of Living Calculator - Emporia, Kansas vs Fort Scott, Kansas


The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 6.4% cheaper than Emporia, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,811 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Emporia, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Emporia, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Emporia, Kansas
Emporia, KS vs Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Emporia, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.4% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  5.9% higher
  Health
  7.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower

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