Kirksville, Missouri vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 6.6% cheaper than Kirksville, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $46,685 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kirksville, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Kirksville, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
17% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Kirksville, Missouri
Kirksville, MO vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Kirksville, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  3.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  4.4% higher
  Health
  18.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.5% higher