Roeland Park, Kansas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 56.2% more expensive than Roeland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $78,112 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Roeland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Roeland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
134% more expensive in Washington
than in Roeland Park, Kansas
Roeland Park, KS vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Roeland Park, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.2% 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
  13.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  173.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.0% higher
  Commute
  55.5% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% lower