Cost of Living Calculator - Buffalo, New York vs Shawnee, Kansas


The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 16.6% more expensive than Buffalo, New York.

You would need a salary of $58,305 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Buffalo, New York.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Buffalo, New York
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
75% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Buffalo, New York
Buffalo, NY vs Shawnee, KS
Compared to Buffalo, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.6% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  213.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  3.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.8% higher

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