Overland Park, Kansas vs. Monterey, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monterey, California is 62.1% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $81,047 in Monterey, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monterey, California is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
147% more expensive in Monterey
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Monterey, CA
Compared to Overland Park, Monterey is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.1% 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
  7.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  153.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  7.1% higher
  Health
  42.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.4% lower