Lawrence, Kansas vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 26.0% cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $74,034 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lawrence, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Lawrence, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
60% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Lawrence, Kansas
Lawrence, KS vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Lawrence, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.0% 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
  7.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  64.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  23.2% lower
  Health
  6.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% lower