Stark, Kansas vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 7.0% more expensive than Stark, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $53,488 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Stark, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is more expensive than Stark, Kansas
• Housing is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Housing
140% more expensive in Fort Scott
than in Stark, Kansas
Stark, KS vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Stark, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.0% higher
      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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  140.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher