Jackson, Michigan vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 14.7% cheaper than Jackson, Michigan.

You would need a salary of $42,645 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jackson, Michigan.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Jackson, Michigan
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, MI vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Jackson, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.6% lower