Thornton, Colorado vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 16.0% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $188,934 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Shawnee
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Thornton, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.0% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  26.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  28.0% lower
  Health
  19.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher