Melrose, Massachusetts vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 31.3% cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $34,341 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Melrose, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is cheaper than Melrose, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Overland Park
than in Melrose, Massachusetts
Melrose, MA vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Melrose, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.3% lower
      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
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  19.5% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower