salaryOverland Park is 5% 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
$1,881
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,690
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$88,510
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$385,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.3
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,808
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$126
$141
👥 People living there
903,844
200,306
Commute to work
24.7 min
19.7 min
College degree
48%
63.7%
Own their home
51%
60.5%
Below poverty line
11.7%
5.6%
Unemployment
4.6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Charlotte for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Overland Park for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Charlotte | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $38,700 | $60,770 | +57% in Overland Park |
| Electrician | $59,080 | $76,860 | +30% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $58,690 | $76,150 | +30% in Overland Park |
| Carpenter | $50,960 | $61,810 | +21% in Overland Park |
| Operations Manager | $112,730 | $90,490 | -20% in Overland Park |
| Lawyer | $157,180 | $134,640 | -14% in Overland Park |
| Accountant | $92,910 | $80,040 | -14% in Overland Park |
| Market Research Analyst | $82,930 | $72,580 | -12% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Charlotte or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,881 in Charlotte.
What salary do I need in Overland Park to match $60,000 in Charlotte?
About $57,038 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Charlotte or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $88,510 in Charlotte and $113,063 in Overland Park, 22% more in Overland Park.
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