Shawnee, Kansas vs. Minneapolis, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Minneapolis, Minnesota is 1.7% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,872 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Minneapolis, Minnesota is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
26% more expensive in Minneapolis
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Minneapolis, MN
Compared to Shawnee, Minneapolis is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.7% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.9% lower
  Commute
  24.1% higher
  Health
  25.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower