Independence, Kansas vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 3.0% more expensive than Independence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,493 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Independence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is more expensive than Independence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% more expensive in Fort Scott
than in Independence, Kansas
Independence, KS vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Independence, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.0% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% lower
  Commute
  2.6% higher
  Health
  0.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% higher