Shawnee, OK Cost of Living


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Shawnee cost of living score
75.8
Less expensive
24.2% lower
than the US average
7.8% lower
than the Oklahoma average
Shawnee, Oklahoma gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 75.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 24.2% lower than the U.S. average and 7.8% higher than the average for Oklahoma.

Shawnee, OK

Housing costs in Shawnee?
A typical home costs $129,900, which is 61.6% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 25.6% less expensive than the average Oklahoma home, at $174,600. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Shawnee costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 13.4% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Shawnee?
To live comfortably in Shawnee, Oklahoma, a minimum annual income of $24,840 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Shawnee?
Shawnee, OK is known for its low cost of living compared to other cities. The overall cost of living index in Shawnee is 90.6, which is lower than the national average of 100. Housing costs are particularly low; the median home value is just over $120,000 and the median monthly rent is about $650. Groceries, utilities, transportation, and health care are all reasonably priced in Shawnee as well. This makes it perfect for those looking to stretch their dollar further.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesShawneeOklahomaUnited States
  75.882.2100.0
  92.892.3100
  112.2113.8100.0
  26.950.3100.0
  $129,900$174,600$338,100
  98.8%99.7%100.0%
  73.289.2100.0
  82.083.2100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I have lived in Shawnee for almost 4 years. It is a poor town. Yes, it has a Christian University (OBU) but the college does not influence the town much. St Gregory's  More

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I think this might have been ok, but I needed a different approach. I could have rented a place here - had some very open landlords that had some decent, affordable  More

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Over 15 years ago

I've lived in Shawnee for 23 years now and my family has been here since statehood in 1907. I find that Shawnee is a delightful town to live in! It has all of your basic  More

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