Cost of living comparison
Overland Park is 6.7% cheaper than United States overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 12.5% less in Overland Park
- Groceries
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pay 2.9% less in Overland Park
- Transportation
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pay 9.7% less in Overland Park
- Housing
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pay 6.0% more in Overland Park
- Childcare
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pay 30.2% less in Overland Park
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.8% less in Overland Park
- Clothing
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pay 8.4% more in Overland Park
The cost of clothing and housing in Overland Park are more expensive than in United States. Expenses including childcare, restaurants, transportation, entertainment and sports, and groceries are lower in Overland Park.
If you lived in Overland Park instead of United States, you would:
pay 12.5% less for restaurants
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United States
|
Overland Park
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$18.59
|
$12.00
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.47
|
$8.99
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.50
|
$2.36
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$1.96
|
$2.06
|
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pay 2.9% less for groceries
|
United States
|
Overland Park
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.49
|
$3.66
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$6.33
|
$5.51
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.91
|
$3.60
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.56
|
$3.50
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$5.16
|
$4.38
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.33
|
$2.08
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.78
|
$0.73
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.13
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.16
|
$2.83
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.34
|
$1.26
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.38
|
$1.19
|
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pay 9.7% less for transportation
|
United States
|
Overland Park
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.61
|
$3.07
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$31,583.67
|
$32,267.32
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$17.81
|
$14.93
|
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pay 6.0% more for housing
|
United States
|
Overland Park
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$67.50
|
$53.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$1,655.99
|
$1,666.67
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,423.40
|
$1,533.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$148.34
|
$202.40
|
|
pay 30.2% less for childcare
|
United States
|
Overland Park
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,351.84
|
$916.67
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$22,265.44
|
$16,000.00
|
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pay 5.8% less for entertainment and sports
|
United States
|
Overland Park
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$5.78
|
$5.50
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.04
|
$4.51
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$9.68
|
$7.14
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$50.84
|
$59.50
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$13.30
|
$12.75
|
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pay 8.4% more for clothing
|
United States
|
Overland Park
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$50.38
|
$51.12
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$40.66
|
$42.50
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$85.52
|
$93.62
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$111.08
|
$131.25
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