Cost of Living Calculator - West Union, Iowa vs Shawnee, Kansas


The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 48.7% more expensive than West Union, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $111,527 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Union, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than West Union, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
219% more expensive in Shawnee
than in West Union, Iowa
West Union, IA vs Shawnee, KS
Compared to West Union, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  48.7% 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
  9.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  246.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  45.4% higher
  Health
  10.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.5% higher

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