Elizabeth, New Jersey vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 10.0% cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $44,996 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Elizabeth, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is cheaper than Elizabeth, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Overland Park
than in Elizabeth, New Jersey
Elizabeth, NJ vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Elizabeth, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.7% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.5% higher