Fort Scott, Kansas vs. Salina, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salina, Kansas is 8.0% more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,986 in Salina, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salina, Kansas is more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Salina
than in Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, KS vs. Salina, KS
Compared to Fort Scott, Salina is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.0% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% higher
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  5.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.0% lower

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