Kansas City, Missouri vs. Shawnee, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Oklahoma is 19.1% cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $40,444 in Shawnee, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Kansas City, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Oklahoma is cheaper than Kansas City, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Shawnee
than in Kansas City, Missouri
Kansas City, MO vs. Shawnee, OK
Compared to Kansas City, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.1% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.6% lower
  Commute
  17.5% lower
  Health
  9.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.7% lower