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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

📍 Shawnee, KS — ZIP-level rent data · COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $1.5K/month more in Phoenix, AZ

$150.0K in your current city equals $167.9K in Phoenix, AZ

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 19.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,489
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$17.9K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Shawnee, KS

Population:69K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$468K

Phoenix, AZ

Population:1608K
Cost Index:120
Median Home:$414K

Shawnee, KS

The Sunflower State

69K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 69K residents.

Phoenix, AZ

The Grand Canyon State

1.6M
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Hot desert

Notable Facts

  • •Fastest growing major city
  • •Desert metropolis
  • •Spring training capital

Major Industries

TechnologyHealthcareTourismManufacturing

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Shawnee, KS vs Phoenix, AZ

🏠Housing
↑ 53.8%
Shawnee, KS
$1,813
Phoenix, AZ
$2,788
Difference
$976
more
🚗Transportation
↑ 28.0%
Shawnee, KS
$1,163
Phoenix, AZ
$1,489
Difference
$326
more
📦Other
↑ 9.1%
Shawnee, KS
$1,538
Phoenix, AZ
$1,677
Difference
$140
more
⚡All Utilities
↑ 7.1%
Shawnee, KS
$524
Phoenix, AZ
$561
Difference
$37.38
more
🛒Groceries
↑ 3.7%
Shawnee, KS
$929
Phoenix, AZ
$963
Difference
$34.73
more
🏥Healthcare
↓ 0.9%
Shawnee, KS
$594
Phoenix, AZ
$589
Difference
$5.32
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$952
To$1,390
↑ $438
1 Bed
From$1,041
To$1,510
↑ $469
2 Bed
From$1,179
To$1,750
↑ $571
3 Bed
From$1,537
To$2,330
↑ $793
Shawnee, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,160–$1,690/mo

Phoenix, AZZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,300–$2,380/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,560
Monthly in Shawnee, KS
$8,068
Monthly in Phoenix, AZ
$1,508
Difference

Home Values

Shawnee
Phoenix
$468K
Median Value
$414K
↑ +3.8%
YoY Change
↓ -3.1%
↑ +36.2%
5-Year Change
↑ +30.2%
$310K - $566K
Price Range
$274K - $957K

Homes in Phoenix are 12% less expensive than Shawnee

Calculate payment - ShawneeCalculate payment - Phoenix

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $3.2K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$265
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
2.1%
Rate difference

Shawnee, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

Phoenix, AZ

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Arizona State Tax
Effective: 3.5%
$5.2K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.2%
$42.2K
Take-Home Pay
$8,979/month
$107.8K

Additional Tax Information

Shawnee, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Phoenix, AZ Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.5%
Property Tax:0.6%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Shawnee
Phoenix
46 Good
Air Quality
77 Moderate
59.3%
Good Air Days
9%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🔥🌊🌡
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+2.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
162 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kansas and Arizona on TaxTakeHome.com

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