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
$1,328
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,219
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$77,509
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$264,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.6
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,023
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$104
$141
👥 People living there
294,856
200,306
Commute to work
18.4 min
19.7 min
College degree
41.8%
63.7%
Own their home
56.1%
60.5%
Below poverty line
12.7%
5.6%
Unemployment
3.3%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lincoln for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 2 more.
- Pick Overland Park for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Lincoln | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lawyer | $101,300 | $134,640 | +33% in Overland Park |
| Police Officer | $93,680 | $62,960 | -33% in Overland Park |
| Electrician | $60,680 | $76,860 | +27% in Overland Park |
| Truck Driver | $81,790 | $60,170 | -26% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $60,670 | $76,150 | +26% in Overland Park |
| Carpenter | $49,910 | $61,810 | +24% in Overland Park |
| Market Research Analyst | $58,750 | $72,580 | +24% in Overland Park |
| Software Developer | $101,690 | $124,990 | +23% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lincoln or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Lincoln 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 Lincoln?
About $60,630 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Lincoln or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $77,509 in Lincoln and $113,063 in Overland Park, 31% more in Overland Park.