salaryOverland Park is 6% cheaperBased on official 2024 price levels from the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
I need in Virginia Beach to live the same way.
🏠 Rent per month
$1,810
$1,924
🛏️ 2-bedroom rent
$1,816
$1,712
💵 Families earn per year
$113,063
$100,266
🔑 Buying a house
$413,600
$382,500
📊 Overall prices (U.S. = 100)
92.5
97.9
🏛️ Property tax per year
$4,364
$3,061
⚡ Electric bill per month
$141
$161
👥 People living there
200,306
456,349
Commute to work
19.7 min
23.4 min
College degree
63.7%
40.9%
Own their home
60.5%
65.1%
Below poverty line
5.6%
8.6%
Unemployment
3.6%
4%
Bottom line
- Pick Overland Park for lower rent, higher incomes, shorter commutes and 3 more.
- Pick Virginia Beach for cheaper 2-bedroom apartments, cheaper homes.
Pay for the same job
| Job | Overland Park | Virginia Beach | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electrician | $76,860 | $62,350 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Plumber | $76,150 | $61,870 | -19% in Virginia Beach |
| Carpenter | $61,810 | $51,500 | -17% in Virginia Beach |
| Truck Driver | $60,170 | $50,460 | -16% in Virginia Beach |
| Customer Service Representative | $44,350 | $38,150 | -14% in Virginia Beach |
| Operations Manager | $90,490 | $100,340 | +11% in Virginia Beach |
| Retail Salesperson | $34,320 | $30,820 | -10% in Virginia Beach |
| Server (Waiter/Waitress) | $36,080 | $39,020 | +8% in Virginia Beach |
Frequently asked questions
Is Overland Park or Virginia Beach cheaper to live in?
Overland Park is about 6% cheaper overall. Rent is $1,810 a month there versus $1,924 in Virginia Beach.
What salary do I need in Virginia Beach to match $60,000 in Overland Park?
About $63,500 a year gives the same standard of living in Virginia Beach.
Where do people earn more, Overland Park or Virginia Beach?
The typical household earns $113,063 in Overland Park and $100,266 in Virginia Beach, 13% more in Overland Park.
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