Melissa, Texas vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 34.8% cheaper than Melissa, Texas.

You would need a salary of $32,609 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melissa, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Melissa, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Melissa, Texas
Melissa, TX vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Melissa, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  34.8% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  28.3% lower
  Health
  1.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.6% higher