Western, Kansas vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 38.5% more expensive than Western, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $103,893 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Western, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Western, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
224% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Western, Kansas
Western, KS vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Western, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  124.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  40.5% higher
  Health
  1.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% higher