Shawnee, Kansas vs. Los Angeles, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 70.7% more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $213,421 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is more expensive than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
154% more expensive in Los Angeles
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Los Angeles, CA
Compared to Shawnee, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.7% 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
  2.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  158.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  89.1% higher
  Health
  11.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.4% lower