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
$1,266
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,254
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$71,108
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$194,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.7
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,496
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$141
👥 People living there
212,421
200,306
Commute to work
19.5 min
19.7 min
College degree
29.7%
63.7%
Own their home
60.5%
60.5%
Below poverty line
15%
5.6%
Unemployment
5.6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Des Moines 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 | Des Moines | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $20,410 | $36,080 | +77% in Overland Park |
| Police Officer | $81,810 | $62,960 | -23% in Overland Park |
| Electrician | $62,840 | $76,860 | +22% in Overland Park |
| Warehouse Worker | $46,370 | $41,700 | -10% in Overland Park |
| Nursing Assistant | $43,940 | $39,710 | -10% in Overland Park |
| Customer Service Representative | $48,880 | $44,350 | -9% in Overland Park |
| Operations Manager | $98,780 | $90,490 | -8% in Overland Park |
| Firefighter | $56,910 | $60,770 | +7% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Des Moines or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Des Moines 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 Des Moines?
About $60,551 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Des Moines or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $71,108 in Des Moines and $113,063 in Overland Park, 37% more in Overland Park.
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