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Shawnee, OK is a great place to live for people who want to save money. The 2 bedroom rent in Shawnee is much lower than the US average, at only $820 compared to a national average of $1,430. Additionally, grocery costs are also lower with the city's Grocery Cost Index at 93 versus the US' index of 100. For those looking to get some fresh air, Shawnee has an extensive network of parks and trails where you can go hiking or cycling with friends and family. Local companies include Citizen Potawatomi Nation, Walmart Supercenter, Cardno Inc., and Boeing. Shawnee is a vibrant community full of amenities that make it an ideal destination for those looking to save money without sacrificing quality of life.

Shawnee has an unemployment rate of 4.8%. The US average is 6.0%.

Shawnee has seen the job market increase by 0.3% over the last year. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 27.3%, which is lower than the US average of 33.5%.

Tax Rates for Shawnee
- The Sales Tax Rate for Shawnee is 9.0%. The US average is 7.3%.
- The Income Tax Rate for Shawnee is 5.0%. The US average is 4.6%.
- Tax Rates can have a big impact when Comparing Cost of Living.

Income and Salaries for Shawnee
- The average income of a Shawnee resident is $21,063 a year. The US average is $28,555 a year.
- The Median household income of a Shawnee resident is $47,649 a year. The US average is $69,021 a year.

Income by Population Percent

  EconomyShawnee, OklahomaUnited States
  4.86
  -2.5%-6.2%
  27.3%33.5%
  9.5%6.2%
  5.0%4.6%
  $25,331$37,638
  $47,649$69,021
  $62,584$85,028
  Population by Occupation
  0.6%1.2%
  2.9%0.5%
  5.8%6.8%
  10.2%10.0%
  2.2%2.5%
  12.1%11.0%
  3.4%4.8%
  1.0%0.8%
  0.9%1.9%
  2.4%4.7%
  1.8%1.9%
  4.0%7.6%
  0.0%0.1%
  2.7%4.2%
  9.6%9.3%
  14.0%14.0%
  4.9%2.1%
  7.8%7.0%
  5.9%4.8%
  7.8%4.7%
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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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