Burlington, KS vs Fort Scott, KS

Fort Scott is moderately more affordable than Burlington, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Burlington scores 68 compared to 63 for Fort Scott, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Burlington can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Burlington is $837/month compared to $796/month in Fort Scott — a 5% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Scott is more affordable at $89,400 median vs $134,100.

Median household income in Burlington is $52,083 compared to $60,799 in Fort Scott (-14.3%). Fort Scott offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Burlington spend roughly 19.3% of their income on rent, more than the 15.7% in Fort Scott.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 56.7°F). Fort Scott receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 34.8" in Burlington.