Shawnee, Kansas vs. Seattle, Washington

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Seattle, Washington is 62.6% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $113,818 in Seattle, Washington to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Seattle, Washington is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Seattle
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Seattle, WA
Compared to Shawnee, Seattle is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  7.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  167.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  31.6% lower
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% higher