salaryOverland Park is 5% cheaperBased 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
$1,284
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,170
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$58,491
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$184,000
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
96.9
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$3,668
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$156
$141
👥 People living there
566,973
200,306
Commute to work
22.4 min
19.7 min
College degree
27.4%
63.7%
Own their home
41.8%
60.5%
Below poverty line
22.8%
5.6%
Unemployment
6.2%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Milwaukee 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 | Milwaukee | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operations Manager | $125,490 | $90,490 | -28% in Overland Park |
| Police Officer | $82,090 | $62,960 | -23% in Overland Park |
| Firefighter | $49,760 | $60,770 | +22% in Overland Park |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $30,330 | $36,080 | +19% in Overland Park |
| Registered Nurse | $97,360 | $83,040 | -15% in Overland Park |
| Nursing Assistant | $45,690 | $39,710 | -13% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $84,700 | $76,150 | -10% in Overland Park |
| Pharmacist | $153,340 | $139,460 | -9% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Milwaukee or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,284 in Milwaukee.
What salary do I need in Overland Park to match $60,000 in Milwaukee?
About $57,280 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Milwaukee or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $58,491 in Milwaukee and $113,063 in Overland Park, 48% more in Overland Park.
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