Santa Fe, New Mexico vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 9.5% cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $45,263 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Santa Fe, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is cheaper than Santa Fe, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Shawnee
than in Santa Fe, New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Santa Fe, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.5% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  29.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  9.0% higher
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.0% higher