Living Cost Compare
Allentown

Pennsylvania

$1,340/mo est.

vs
Overland Park

Kansas

$1,410/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,340 in Allentown, PA versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Allentown, PA is roughly 5% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $53,403 in Allentown, PA and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 49% higher in Overland Park, KS. Pennsylvania has a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Allentown, PA
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$1,043
$1,270
+22% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$1,100
$1,224
+11% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,271
$1,589
+25% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,431
$1,828
+28% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$188,900
$384,400
+103% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$53,403
$103,838
+94% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$48,990
$50,820
+4% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
32.4 yr
38.6 yr
+6.2 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
42.3%
61.5%
+19.2 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
19.4%
62.9%
+43.5 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
24.8 min
19.9 min
+4.9 min in Allentown, PA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
274.5
188.4
+31% in Allentown, PA
Property Crime
1,591.5
1,790.5
+13% in Overland Park, KS

FBI Crime Data Explorer. Offenses per 100,000 residents per year; agency reporting practices vary, so this is approximate.

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
51.2°F
55.2°F
+4.0°F in Overland Park, KS
Annual Precipitation
45.4 in
40.0 in
+5.3 in in Allentown, PA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.85/gal
+2% in Allentown, PA

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
21.7
15.7
+28% in Allentown, PA
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$26.08
$25.12
+4% in Allentown, PA

Residential, state-level averages (EIA). MCF = 1,000 cubic feet.

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.31
about equal
Bread (lb)
$1.92
$1.66
+14% in Allentown, PA
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$3.63
+66% in Overland Park, KS
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.90
$6.77
+2% in Allentown, PA
Chicken (lb)
$2.19
$2.10
+4% in Allentown, PA
Bananas (lb)
$0.69
$0.62
+11% in Allentown, PA

Average prices — Northeast vs Midwest (BLS). Regional where available, otherwise U.S. average.

State Taxes

Sales Tax (PA / KS)
6%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
3.07%
5.58%
+2.5 pp in KS

Allentown vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Allentown or Overland Park?
Allentown, PA is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,340 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 5% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Allentown than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $44,000 a year in Allentown versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Allentown or Overland Park?
Allentown is taxed under Pennsylvania's rules (a top state income tax rate of 3.07% and a 6% state sales tax); Overland Park under Kansas's (a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax).

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year (rent, income, home value, demographics); NOAA Climate Normals 1981–2010 (climate); EIA weekly retail (gas); Tax Foundation 2026 (state taxes).