Fort Scott, Kansas vs. Springfield, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Springfield, Missouri is 18.6% more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,275 in Springfield, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Scott, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Springfield, Missouri is more expensive than Fort Scott, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
99% more expensive in Springfield
than in Fort Scott, Kansas
Fort Scott, KS vs. Springfield, MO
Compared to Fort Scott, Springfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.6% 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
  2.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  24.4% higher
  Health
  1.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% lower

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