Cost of Living Calculator - Fort Scott, Kansas vs Baxter Springs, Kansas


The cost of living in Baxter Springs, Kansas is 1.7% cheaper than Fort Scott, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $73,696 in Baxter Springs, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Baxter Springs, Kansas is cheaper than Fort Scott, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
21% cheaper in Baxter Springs
than in Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, KS vs Baxter Springs, KS
Compared to Fort Scott, Baxter Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  3.4% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower

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