Sammamish, Washington vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 51.0% cheaper than Sammamish, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,717 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Sammamish, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is cheaper than Sammamish, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Shawnee
than in Sammamish, Washington
Sammamish, WA vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Sammamish, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.0% 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
  8.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  39.1% higher
  Commute
  39.1% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.7% lower