salaryOverland Park is 5% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Rochester to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,810
$1,331
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,816
$1,281
💵 Families earn per year
$113,063
$50,919
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$139,600
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
97.0
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,364
$3,152
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$155
👥 People living there
200,306
208,772
Commute to work
19.7 min
19.3 min
College degree
63.7%
30%
Own their home
60.5%
38.1%
Below poverty line
5.6%
27.8%
Unemployment
3.6%
7.9%
Bottom line
- Pick Overland Park for higher incomes, a more educated workforce, less poverty and 1 more.
- Pick Rochester for lower rent, cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes and 1 more.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Overland Park | Rochester | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Police Officer | $62,960 | $92,920 | +48% in Rochester |
| Firefighter | $60,770 | $89,120 | +47% in Rochester |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $45,310 | +26% in Rochester |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $103,690 | +15% in Rochester |
| Cashier | $30,700 | $33,850 | +10% in Rochester |
| Lawyer | $134,640 | $148,150 | +10% in Rochester |
| Medical Assistant | $45,300 | $41,710 | -8% in Rochester |
| Market Research Analyst | $72,580 | $77,170 | +6% in Rochester |
Frequently asked questions
Is Overland Park or Rochester cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 5% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,331 in Rochester.
What salary do I need in Rochester to match $60,000 in Overland Park?
About $62,912 a year gives the same standard of living in Rochester.
Where do people earn more, Overland Park or Rochester?
The typical household earns $113,063 in Overland Park and $50,919 in Rochester, 122% more in Overland Park.
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