salaryOverland Park is 18% 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
$1,867
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,573
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$56,147
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$373,700
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
112.6
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$7,262
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$143
$141
👥 People living there
310,178
200,306
Commute to work
32.6 min
19.7 min
College degree
19.7%
63.7%
Own their home
24.4%
60.5%
Below poverty line
23.4%
5.6%
Unemployment
11.6%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Newark for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
- Pick Overland Park for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Newark | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | $106,420 | $60,770 | -43% in Overland Park |
| Operations Manager | $157,000 | $90,490 | -42% in Overland Park |
| Police Officer | $105,540 | $62,960 | -40% in Overland Park |
| Elementary School Teacher | $96,900 | $61,060 | -37% in Overland Park |
| Lawyer | $208,880 | $134,640 | -36% in Overland Park |
| Registered Nurse | $119,720 | $83,040 | -31% in Overland Park |
| Market Research Analyst | $100,520 | $72,580 | -28% in Overland Park |
| Software Developer | $166,830 | $124,990 | -25% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Newark or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 18% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,867 in Newark.
What salary do I need in Overland Park to match $60,000 in Newark?
About $49,329 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Newark or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $56,147 in Newark and $113,063 in Overland Park, 50% more in Overland Park.