salaryBrownsville is 8% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Overland Park to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,204
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$955
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$56,222
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$139,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
86.0
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,349
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$198
$141
👥 People living there
189,177
200,306
Commute to work
21.4 min
19.7 min
College degree
24.5%
63.7%
Own their home
61.7%
60.5%
Below poverty line
23.7%
5.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Brownsville for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Overland Park for higher incomes, shorter commutes, a more educated workforce and 2 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Brownsville | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpenter | $35,640 | $61,810 | +73% in Overland Park |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $21,010 | $36,080 | +72% in Overland Park |
| Electrician | $46,080 | $76,860 | +67% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $46,850 | $76,150 | +63% in Overland Park |
| Market Research Analyst | $47,320 | $72,580 | +53% in Overland Park |
| Firefighter | $46,220 | $60,770 | +31% in Overland Park |
| HVAC Technician | $47,910 | $62,680 | +31% in Overland Park |
| Lawyer | $103,100 | $134,640 | +31% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Brownsville or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Brownsville is about 8% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,204 a month there versus $1,810 in Overland Park.
What salary do I need in Overland Park to match $60,000 in Brownsville?
About $64,584 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Brownsville or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $56,222 in Brownsville and $113,063 in Overland Park, 50% more in Overland Park.
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