Ottawa, Kansas vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 11.9% cheaper than Ottawa, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,061 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Ottawa, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Ottawa, Kansas
Ottawa, KS vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Ottawa, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  2.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% lower
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  6.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% lower