Shawnee, Kansas vs. Markham, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Markham, Illinois is 14.8% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $63,881 in Markham, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Markham, Illinois is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Markham
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. Markham, IL
Compared to Shawnee, Markham is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.8% 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
  9.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  53.9% higher
  Health
  13.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% lower