Fort Scott, KS vs Newton, KS

Fort Scott is moderately more affordable than Newton, with a 11.9% lower cost of living index. Fort Scott scores 63 compared to 71 for Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newton 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 $903/month in Newton — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Scott is more affordable at $89,400 median vs $151,800.

Median household income in Fort Scott is $60,799 compared to $67,015 in Newton (-9.3%). The higher salaries in Newton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Fort Scott spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 16.2% in Newton.