Waltham, Massachusetts vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 27.7% cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $159,102 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waltham, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is cheaper than Waltham, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
39% cheaper in Overland Park
than in Waltham, Massachusetts
Waltham, MA vs. Overland Park, KS
Compared to Waltham, Overland Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  8.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.1% lower
  Commute
  8.9% lower
  Health
  13.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.9% lower