Des Moines, Iowa vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 37.1% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $68,551 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Overland Park
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Des Moines, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.1% 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
  6.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  122.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  15.1% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.6% higher