Overland Park is 14% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Portland to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,810
$1,874
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,816
$1,915
💵 Families earn per year
$113,063
$98,056
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$581,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
105.4
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,364
$5,743
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$106
👥 People living there
200,306
641,165
Commute to work
19.7 min
24.1 min
College degree
63.7%
53.8%
Own their home
60.5%
52%
Below poverty line
5.6%
12.7%
Unemployment
3.6%
5.8%
Bottom line
- Pick Overland Park for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, higher incomes and 5 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Overland Park | Portland | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | $83,040 | $130,310 | +57% in Portland |
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $97,200 | +54% in Portland |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $54,780 | +52% in Portland |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $85,170 | +40% in Portland |
| Electrician | $76,860 | $105,090 | +37% in Portland |
| Elementary School Teacher | $61,060 | $82,330 | +35% in Portland |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $121,050 | +34% in Portland |
| Dental Hygienist | $92,750 | $123,100 | +33% in Portland |
Frequently asked questions
Is Overland Park or Portland cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 14% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,874 in Portland.
What salary do I need in Portland to match $60,000 in Overland Park?
About $68,349 a year gives the same standard of living in Portland.
Where do people earn more, Overland Park or Portland?
The typical household earns $113,063 in Overland Park and $98,056 in Portland, 15% more in Overland Park.
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