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
$1,544
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,305
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$58,281
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$239,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.6
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$1,527
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$180
$141
👥 People living there
195,185
200,306
Commute to work
20.2 min
19.7 min
College degree
34.6%
63.7%
Own their home
46.6%
60.5%
Below poverty line
20.2%
5.6%
Unemployment
4.5%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Knoxville 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 | Knoxville | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $58,640 | $76,860 | +31% in Overland Park |
| Firefighter | $47,160 | $60,770 | +29% in Overland Park |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $28,100 | $36,080 | +28% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $59,860 | $76,150 | +27% in Overland Park |
| Physician Assistant | $107,980 | $133,350 | +23% in Overland Park |
| Carpenter | $50,400 | $61,810 | +23% in Overland Park |
| Nurse Practitioner | $109,740 | $130,760 | +19% in Overland Park |
| Computer Systems Analyst | $85,730 | $101,340 | +18% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Knoxville or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
About $59,983 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Knoxville or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $58,281 in Knoxville and $113,063 in Overland Park, 48% more in Overland Park.
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