Living Cost Compare
Atlanta

Georgia

$1,790/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 $1,790 in Atlanta, GA versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Overland Park, KS is roughly 21% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Atlanta, GA, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $81,938 in Atlanta, GA and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 21% higher in Overland Park, KS. Georgia has a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Atlanta, GA
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$1,669
$1,270
+24% in Atlanta, GA
1 Bedroom
$1,576
$1,224
+22% in Atlanta, GA
2 Bedroom
$1,701
$1,589
+7% in Atlanta, GA
3 Bedroom
$1,557
$1,828
+17% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$420,600
$384,400
+9% in Atlanta, GA

Income

Median Household Income
$81,938
$103,838
+27% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$51,170
$50,820
+1% in Atlanta, GA

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
34.0 yr
38.6 yr
+4.6 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
46.3%
61.5%
+15.2 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
58.4%
62.9%
+4.5 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
26.8 min
19.9 min
+6.9 min in Atlanta, GA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
603.7
188.4
+69% in Atlanta, GA
Property Crime
3,548.3
1,790.5
+50% in Atlanta, GA

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

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
62.6°F
55.2°F
+7.4°F in Atlanta, GA
Annual Precipitation
49.7 in
40.0 in
+9.7 in in Atlanta, GA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.85/gal
+2% in Atlanta, GA

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

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$2.50
—

Adult base one-way fare — MARTA vs — (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
16.4
15.7
+4% in Atlanta, GA
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$38.60
$25.12
+35% in Atlanta, GA

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.00
$4.31
+8% in Overland Park, KS
Bread (lb)
$1.75
$1.66
+5% in Atlanta, GA
Eggs (doz)
$2.21
$3.63
+64% in Overland Park, KS
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.45
$6.77
+5% in Overland Park, KS
Chicken (lb)
$1.90
$2.10
+10% in Overland Park, KS
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.62
about equal

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (GA / KS)
4%
6.5%
+2.5 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
5.19%
5.58%
+0.4 pp in KS

Atlanta vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Atlanta or Overland Park?
Overland Park, KS is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,410 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 21% below Atlanta, GA's $1,790, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Atlanta than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $63,000 a year in Atlanta versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Atlanta or Overland Park?
Atlanta is taxed under Georgia's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.19% and a 4% 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).