Cost of Living Calculator - Ames, Iowa vs Overland Park, Kansas


The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 19.5% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $180,431 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Overland Park
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs Overland Park, KS
Compared to Ames, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  28.0% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.4% higher

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