Fort Scott, KS vs Liberal, KS

Fort Scott is moderately more affordable than Liberal, with a 11.1% lower cost of living index. Fort Scott scores 63 compared to 70 for Liberal, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Liberal can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Scott is $796/month compared to $931/month in Liberal — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Scott is more affordable at $89,400 median vs $134,500.

Median household income in Fort Scott is $60,799 compared to $61,875 in Liberal (-1.7%). Liberal does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Scott spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.1% in Liberal.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.7°F vs 57.6°F). Fort Scott receives more rainfall at 45.8" per year compared to 17.8" in Liberal.