Living Cost Compare
Bellevue

Nebraska

$1,160/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 $1,160 in Bellevue, NE versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Bellevue, NE is roughly 18% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $87,343 in Bellevue, NE and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 16% higher in Overland Park, KS. Nebraska has a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Bellevue, NE
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$1,106
$1,270
+15% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$1,008
$1,224
+21% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,190
$1,589
+34% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,660
$1,828
+10% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$230,800
$384,400
+67% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$87,343
$103,838
+19% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$49,660
$50,820
+2% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
36.1 yr
38.6 yr
+2.5 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
65.5%
61.5%
+4.0 pp in Bellevue, NE
Bachelor's+ (25+)
33.4%
62.9%
+29.5 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
20.8 min
19.9 min
+0.9 min in Bellevue, NE

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
100.8
188.4
+87% in Overland Park, KS
Property Crime
1,149.4
1,790.5
+56% 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
51.1°F
55.2°F
+4.1°F in Overland Park, KS
Annual Precipitation
30.6 in
40.0 in
+9.4 in in Overland Park, KS

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.85/gal
$3.85/gal
about equal

Area: Midwest (PADD 2) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
13.3
15.7
+19% in Overland Park, KS
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$20.10
$25.12
+25% in Overland Park, KS

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.31
about equal
Bread (lb)
$1.66
$1.66
about equal
Eggs (doz)
$3.63
$3.63
about equal
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.77
$6.77
about equal
Chicken (lb)
$2.10
$2.10
about equal
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.62
about equal

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (NE / KS)
5.5%
6.5%
+1.0 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
4.55%
5.58%
+1.0 pp in KS

Bellevue vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Bellevue or Overland Park?
Bellevue, NE is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,160 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 18% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Bellevue than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $40,000 a year in Bellevue versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Bellevue or Overland Park?
Bellevue is taxed under Nebraska's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.55% and a 5.5% 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).