What is a pro or con of living in Overland Park, Kansascompared to Rochester, Illinois?

Median Home Cost is 84% more expensive in Overland Park.

What salary do I need to live in Overland Park, Kansas copmared to Rochester, Illinois?

A salary of $113,000 in Rochester, Illinois should increase to $141,941 in Overland Park, Kansas (assumptions include Homeowner, no Child Care, and Taxes are not considered.

What is a cost of living index?

A Cost of living index is a number starting at 100(100 = US Average). Higher means the place is more expensive than the US Average and lower than 100 means the place is less expensive than the US Average.

ROCHESTER vs. OVERLAND PARK
Cost of Living Comparison

Rochester, Illinois vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 25.6% more expensive than Rochester, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $141,941 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rochester, Illinois.

Comparison highlights

• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than Rochester, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.

Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in Overland Park
than in Rochester, Illinois

Rochester, IL vs. Overland Park, KS

Compared to Rochester, Overland Park is:

Homeowner

No Child Care, Taxes not Considered

25.6% higher

Child Care, Taxes not Considered

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Renter

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Food

5.3% higher

Housing (Homeowner)

81.0% higher

Housing (Rent)

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Utilities

0.6% higher

Commute

17.8% higher

Health

9.5% lower

Taxes

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Personal

19.7% higher

Cost of Food

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Rochester, Illinois vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

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Rochester, IL vs. Overland Park, KS

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