Tuscaloosa, Alabama vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 21.1% cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $39,429 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa, AL vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Tuscaloosa, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.1% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  15.4% lower
  Health
  13.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.8% lower