Cost of Living Calculator - Kansas City, Kansas vs Fort Scott, Kansas


The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 16.7% cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $62,500 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Kansas City, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Kansas City, Kansas
Kansas City, KS vs Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Kansas City, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  26.9% lower
  Health
  2.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower

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