Albuquerque, New Mexico vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 13.7% more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $56,828 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Albuquerque, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Albuquerque, NM vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Albuquerque, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.7% higher
      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
  5.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  2.2% lower
  Health
  26.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% higher