Yankton, South Dakota vs. Shawnee, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Shawnee, Kansas is 24.9% more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $167,419 in Shawnee, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Shawnee, Kansas is more expensive than Yankton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% more expensive in Shawnee
than in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, SD vs. Shawnee, KS
Compared to Yankton, Shawnee is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  24.9% 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
  2.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.1% higher
  Commute
  39.4% higher
  Health
  15.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% higher