Shawnee, Kansas vs. Aurora, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Aurora, Colorado is 15.2% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,607 in Aurora, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aurora, Colorado is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% more expensive in Aurora
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Aurora, CO
Compared to Shawnee, Aurora is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.2% 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
  2.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% lower
  Commute
  39.1% higher
  Health
  15.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.3% lower