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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Shawnee, OK โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Oklahoma City, OK area

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You'd spend $2.7K/month more in Denver, CO

$150.0K in your current city equals $181.9K in Denver, CO

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Oklahoma City, OK area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 35.4%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$2,658
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$31.9K
Per year

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

Shawnee, OK

Population:32K
Cost Index:100
Median Home:$129K

Denver, CO

Population:716K
Cost Index:135
Median Home:$513K

Shawnee, OK

The Sooner State

32K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Oklahoma, this city has a population of 32K residents.

Denver, CO

The Centennial State

716K
Population
State Tax
Yes
Climate
Semi-arid

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMile-high city (5,280 ft)
  • โ€ขOutdoor recreation hub
  • โ€ขMajor cannabis market

Major Industries

AerospaceTechnologyEnergyTourism

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Shawnee, OK vs Denver, CO

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 101.1%
Shawnee, OK
$1,616
Denver, CO
$3,248
Difference
$1,633
more
๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 19.5%
Shawnee, OK
$1,485
Denver, CO
$1,774
Difference
$290
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 23.2%
Shawnee, OK
$1,186
Denver, CO
$1,462
Difference
$276
more
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 18.4%
Shawnee, OK
$869
Denver, CO
$1,029
Difference
$160
more
๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 18.6%
Shawnee, OK
$533
Denver, CO
$632
Difference
$99.19
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†‘ 3.5%
Shawnee, OK
$502
Denver, CO
$519
Difference
$17.55
more

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Local Income Taxes

Denver, CO: Denver Head Tax ($5.75/mo, negligible)$69.00/yr (0.0%)

Shawnee, OK has no local income tax.

Local taxes are in addition to state income tax. Not all cities levy local income taxes.

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$563
To$1,720
โ†‘ $1,157
1 Bed
From$595
To$1,840
โ†‘ $1,245
2 Bed
From$778
To$2,190
โ†‘ $1,412
3 Bed
From$1,039
To$2,870
โ†‘ $1,831
Shawnee, OKZIP-level data

1BR range: $750โ€“$750/mo

Denver, COZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,620โ€“$2,540/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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.

$6,189
Monthly in Shawnee, OK
$8,665
Monthly in Denver, CO
$2,475
Difference

Home Values

Shawnee
Denver
$129K
Median Value
$513K
โ†‘ +2.3%
YoY Change
โ†“ -4.2%
โ†‘ +42.2%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +13%
$129K
Price Range
$352K - $933K

Homes in Denver are 296% more expensive than Shawnee

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $679
Per year
Monthly Difference
$56.59
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.5%
Rate difference

Shawnee, OK

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Oklahoma State Tax
Effective: 4.9%
$7.3K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.5%
$44.3K
Take-Home Pay
$8,809/month
$105.7K

Denver, CO

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Colorado State Tax
Effective: 4.4%
$6.6K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.1%
$43.6K
Take-Home Pay
$8,866/month
$106.4K

Additional Tax Information

Shawnee, OK Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.9%
Property Tax:0.9%

Denver, CO Tax Rates

Sales Tax:7.8%
Property Tax:0.5%

๐Ÿ’ก 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
Denver
52 Moderate
Air Quality
55 Moderate
47%
Good Air Days
35.2%
98 High
Climate Risk
95 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒช๐Ÿ’จ
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
67 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days
โ–ฒ+3.1ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
67 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
28 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Oklahoma and Colorado on TaxTakeHome.com

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