Overland Park, Kansas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 16.8% cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,933 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Columbia
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Overland Park, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.8% 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
  4.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  14.2% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.3% lower