Fort Scott, Kansas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 155.4% more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $120,046 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
737% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, KS vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Fort Scott, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  155.4% higher
      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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  820.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% lower
  Commute
  147.8% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.3% higher