Columbia, Missouri vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 14.9% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $54,013 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Columbia, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.9% 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
  3.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.5% higher
  Commute
  18.4% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.4% higher