Shawnee, Kansas vs. Oswego, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oswego, Illinois is 2.5% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,260 in Oswego, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oswego, Illinois is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
44% more expensive in Oswego
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Oswego, IL
Compared to Shawnee, Oswego is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.5% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  44.4% higher
  Health
  8.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.4% lower