Wichita, Kansas vs. Fort Scott, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Fort Scott, Kansas is 15.4% cheaper than Wichita, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $64,265 in Fort Scott, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Fort Scott, Kansas is cheaper than Wichita, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Fort Scott
than in Wichita, Kansas
Wichita, KS vs. Fort Scott, KS
Compared to Wichita, Fort Scott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.4% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% higher
  Commute
  17.0% lower
  Health
  3.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% lower