salaryOverland Park is 6% 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
$1,628
$1,810
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,322
$1,816
💵 Families earn per year
$71,299
$113,063
🔑 Buying a house
$289,900
$413,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
97.9
92.5
🏛️ Property tax per year
$2,890
$4,364
⚡ Electric bill per month
$147
$141
👥 People living there
233,596
200,306
Commute to work
23 min
19.7 min
College degree
33.5%
63.7%
Own their home
46.3%
60.5%
Below poverty line
16.5%
5.6%
Unemployment
5.7%
3.6%
Bottom line
- Pick Norfolk 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 | Norfolk | Overland Park | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $62,350 | $76,860 | +23% in Overland Park |
| Plumber | $61,870 | $76,150 | +23% in Overland Park |
| Carpenter | $51,500 | $61,810 | +20% in Overland Park |
| Truck Driver | $50,460 | $60,170 | +19% in Overland Park |
| Customer Service Representative | $38,150 | $44,350 | +16% in Overland Park |
| Retail Salesperson | $30,820 | $34,320 | +11% in Overland Park |
| Operations Manager | $100,340 | $90,490 | -10% in Overland Park |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $39,020 | $36,080 | -8% in Overland Park |
Frequently asked questions
Is Norfolk or Overland Park cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,628 in Norfolk.
What salary do I need in Overland Park to match $60,000 in Norfolk?
About $56,693 a year gives the same standard of living in Overland Park.
Where do people earn more, Norfolk or Overland Park?
The typical household earns $71,299 in Norfolk and $113,063 in Overland Park, 37% more in Overland Park.