Cost of Living Calculator - Pekin, Illinois vs Fort Scott, Kansas


The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 8.5% cheaper than Pekin, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $68,634 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pekin, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Pekin, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
53% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Pekin, Illinois
Pekin, IL vs Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Pekin, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  13.9% lower
  Health
  12.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.7% lower

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