Cost of Living Calculator - Portage, Indiana vs Shawnee, Kansas


The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 9.6% more expensive than Portage, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $54,777 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portage, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Portage, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Portage, Indiana
Portage, IN vs Shawnee, KS
Compared to Portage, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.6% 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
  6.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  11.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher

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