salaryOverland Park is 11% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Philadelphia to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,810
$1,814
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,816
$1,623
💵 Families earn per year
$113,063
$66,816
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$243,100
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
102.6
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,364
$2,003
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$112
👥 People living there
200,306
1,579,706
Commute to work
19.7 min
31.7 min
College degree
63.7%
35.4%
Own their home
60.5%
51.8%
Below poverty line
5.6%
21.4%
Unemployment
3.6%
8.1%
Bottom line
- Pick Overland Park for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Philadelphia for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Overland Park | Philadelphia | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $89,580 | +42% in Philadelphia |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $121,630 | +34% in Philadelphia |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $78,570 | +29% in Philadelphia |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $78,050 | +28% in Philadelphia |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $170,660 | +27% in Philadelphia |
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $101,180 | +22% in Philadelphia |
| Nursing Assistant | $39,710 | $46,220 | +16% in Philadelphia |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $64,420 | $70,710 | +10% in Philadelphia |
Frequently asked questions
Is Overland Park or Philadelphia cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 11% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,814 in Philadelphia.
What salary do I need in Philadelphia to match $60,000 in Overland Park?
About $66,491 a year gives the same standard of living in Philadelphia.
Where do people earn more, Overland Park or Philadelphia?
The typical household earns $113,063 in Overland Park and $66,816 in Philadelphia, 69% more in Overland Park.
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