Overland Park, Kansas vs. Boston, Massachusetts

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts is 42.2% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $710,843 in Boston, Massachusetts to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boston, Massachusetts is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% more expensive in Boston
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Boston, MA
Compared to Overland Park, Boston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  42.2% higher
      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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  92.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.9% higher
  Commute
  53.3% higher
  Health
  11.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.7% higher