Springfield, Illinois vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 43.1% more expensive than Springfield, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $58,672 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than Springfield, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
210% more expensive in Overland Park
than in Springfield, Illinois
Springfield, IL vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Springfield, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.1% 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
  9.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  197.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  22.9% higher
  Health
  9.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  19.8% higher