Lexington, Kentucky vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 14.0% more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky.

You would need a salary of $57,017 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lexington, Kentucky.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Lexington, Kentucky
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Lexington, Kentucky
Lexington, KY vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Lexington, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  43.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  0.1% lower
  Health
  0.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.4% higher