Fort Scott, KS vs St. Marys, KS

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Fort Scott is 15.2% cheaper than St. Marys. With a cost index of 63 vs 74, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Fort Scott to St. Marys should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Fort Scott is $796/month compared to $863/month in St. Marys — a 8% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fort Scott is more affordable at $89,400 median vs $196,300.

Median household income in Fort Scott is $60,799 compared to $71,723 in St. Marys (-15.2%). The higher salaries in St. Marys 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, more than the 14.4% in St. Marys.