Shawnee, Kansas vs. Lake Wales, Florida

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lake Wales, Florida is 17.0% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $41,521 in Lake Wales, Florida to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lake Wales, Florida is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Lake Wales
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Lake Wales, FL
Compared to Shawnee, Lake Wales is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.0% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.8% higher
  Commute
  0.6% higher
  Health
  0.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower