Overland Park, Kansas vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 39.6% more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $82,348 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Overland Park, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Overland Park, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% more expensive in Washington
than in Overland Park, Kansas
Overland Park, KS vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Overland Park, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.6% 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
  11.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  77.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  57.3% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower