Ankeny, Iowa vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 11.9% more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,965 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ankeny, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Ankeny, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Ankeny, Iowa
Ankeny, IA vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Ankeny, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  14.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  13.4% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.4% higher