West Des Moines, Iowa vs. Overland Park, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is 21.4% more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $60,686 in Overland Park, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in West Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Overland Park, Kansas is more expensive than West Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% more expensive in Overland Park
than in West Des Moines, Iowa
West_Des_Moines, IA vs. Overland_Park, KS
Compared to West_Des_Moines, Overland_Park is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.0% higher
  Commute
  20.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  21.5% higher