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
$1,301
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,195
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$65,675
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$212,400
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
91.3
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,333
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$184
$141
👥 People living there
264,814
200,306
Commute to work
16.3 min
19.7 min
College degree
35.1%
63.7%
Own their home
51.2%
60.5%
Below poverty line
18.9%
5.6%
Unemployment
5.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Lubbock 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 | Lubbock | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $47,000 | $76,860 | +64% in Overland Park |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $22,560 | $36,080 | +60% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $48,950 | $76,150 | +56% in Overland Park |
| Carpenter | $43,500 | $61,810 | +42% in Overland Park |
| Market Research Analyst | $52,820 | $72,580 | +37% in Overland Park |
| HVAC Technician | $49,850 | $62,680 | +26% in Overland Park |
| Restaurant Cook | $30,250 | $37,370 | +24% in Overland Park |
| Customer Service Representative | $35,940 | $44,350 | +23% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Lubbock or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Lubbock 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 Lubbock?
About $60,806 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Lubbock or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $65,675 in Lubbock and $113,063 in Overland Park, 42% more in Overland Park.