Living Cost Compare
Eugene

Oregon

$1,260/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 $1,260 in Eugene, OR versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Eugene, OR is roughly 11% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $63,836 in Eugene, OR and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 39% higher in Overland Park, KS. Oregon has a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Eugene, OR
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$1,011
$1,270
+26% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$1,080
$1,224
+13% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,411
$1,589
+13% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,674
$1,828
+9% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$435,400
$384,400
+12% in Eugene, OR

Income

Median Household Income
$63,836
$103,838
+63% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$49,680
$50,820
+2% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
35.4 yr
38.6 yr
+3.2 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
47.6%
61.5%
+13.9 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
44.2%
62.9%
+18.7 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
18.6 min
19.9 min
+1.3 min in Overland Park, KS

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
319.6
188.4
+41% in Eugene, OR
Property Crime
3,348.9
1,790.5
+47% in Eugene, OR

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

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
52.5°F
55.2°F
+2.7°F in Overland Park, KS
Annual Precipitation
46.1 in
40.0 in
+6.1 in in Eugene, OR

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$5.21/gal
$3.85/gal
+26% in Eugene, OR

Area: West Coast (PADD 5) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
16.3
15.7
+4% in Eugene, OR
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$21.60
$25.12
+16% in Overland Park, KS

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.82
$4.31
+10% in Eugene, OR
Bread (lb)
$2.04
$1.66
+19% in Eugene, OR
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$3.63
+66% in Overland Park, KS
Ground Beef (lb)
$7.36
$6.77
+8% in Eugene, OR
Chicken (lb)
$2.01
$2.10
+4% in Overland Park, KS
Bananas (lb)
$0.70
$0.62
+12% in Eugene, OR

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (OR / KS)
None
6.5%
+6.5 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
9.90%
5.58%
+4.3 pp in OR

Eugene vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Eugene or Overland Park?
Eugene, OR is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,260 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 11% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Eugene than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $43,000 a year in Eugene versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Eugene or Overland Park?
Eugene is taxed under Oregon's rules (a top state income tax rate of 9.90% and no 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).