Columbia, Missouri vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 20.2% more expensive than Columbia, Missouri.

You would need a salary of $45,719 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Missouri.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than Columbia, Missouri
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
53% more expensive in Overland Park
than in Columbia, Missouri
Columbia, MO vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Columbia, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.2% 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
  4.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  16.5% higher
  Health
  18.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% higher