salaryAbout the sameBased 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
$1,537
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$69,588
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$283,200
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.5
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,265
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$139
$141
👥 People living there
185,783
200,306
Commute to work
18.5 min
19.7 min
College degree
36%
63.7%
Own their home
52.4%
60.5%
Below poverty line
19.1%
5.6%
Unemployment
5.4%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Chattanooga for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
- Pick Overland Park for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Chattanooga | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $24,240 | $36,080 | +49% in Overland Park |
| Firefighter | $46,060 | $60,770 | +32% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $58,720 | $76,150 | +30% in Overland Park |
| HVAC Technician | $50,950 | $62,680 | +23% in Overland Park |
| Police Officer | $51,330 | $62,960 | +23% in Overland Park |
| Carpenter | $50,760 | $61,810 | +22% in Overland Park |
| Software Developer | $106,750 | $124,990 | +17% in Overland Park |
| Medical Assistant | $40,160 | $45,300 | +13% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Chattanooga or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Chattanooga and Overland Park cost about the same once rent and everyday costs are combined.
What salary do I need in Overland Park to match $60,000 in Chattanooga?
About $60,708 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Chattanooga or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $69,588 in Chattanooga and $113,063 in Overland Park, 38% more in Overland Park.
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