Amherst, New York vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 14.7% more expensive than Amherst, New York.

You would need a salary of $57,333 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Amherst, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Amherst, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
4% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Amherst, New York
Amherst, NY vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Amherst, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  2.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  6.4% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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