Blacksburg, Virginia vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 8.1% more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia.

You would need a salary of $54,031 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Blacksburg, Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Blacksburg, Virginia
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
40% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Blacksburg, Virginia
Blacksburg, VA vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Blacksburg, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.3% lower
  Commute
  40.7% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% higher