Cost of Living Calculator - Storm Lake, Iowa vs Shawnee, Kansas


The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 39.3% more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $104,455 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Storm Lake, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Storm Lake, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
139% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Storm Lake, Iowa
Storm Lake, IA vs Shawnee, KS
Compared to Storm Lake, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.3% 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
  7.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  45.9% higher
  Health
  12.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.5% higher

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