Portland, Oregon vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 22.1% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $32,737 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Shawnee
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Portland, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.1% lower
      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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.9% higher
  Commute
  32.7% lower
  Health
  11.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% lower