Cost of Living Calculator - Jonesboro, Arkansas vs Fort Scott, Kansas


The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 13.4% cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $64,931 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Jonesboro, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.4% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.2% higher
  Commute
  16.0% lower
  Health
  5.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher

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