Shawnee, Kansas vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 27.1% cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $36,434 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Shawnee, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is cheaper than Shawnee, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in St. Joseph
than in Shawnee, Kansas
Shawnee, KS vs. St._Joseph, MO
Compared to Shawnee, St._Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.1% 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
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  61.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% higher
  Commute
  18.8% lower
  Health
  9.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.8% lower