Smithville, Missouri vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 2.0% more expensive than Smithville, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $50,988 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Smithville, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Smithville, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Smithville, Missouri
Smithville, MO vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Smithville, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.0% 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)
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  11.2% lower
  Health
  3.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% higher