Lenexa, KS vs Shawnee, KS

Shawnee is moderately more affordable than Lenexa, with a 9.1% lower cost of living index. Lenexa scores 106 compared to 97 for Shawnee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lenexa can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Lenexa is $1,429/month compared to $1,233/month in Shawnee — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $332,900 median vs $368,800.

Median household income in Lenexa is $102,344 compared to $106,312 in Shawnee (-3.7%). Shawnee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Lenexa spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Shawnee.