Iowa City, Iowa vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 23.7% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $146,011 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Overland Park
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Iowa City, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.7% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  25.5% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% higher