Living Cost Compare
Hattiesburg

Mississippi

$1,030/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 $1,030 in Hattiesburg, MS versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Hattiesburg, MS is roughly 27% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $44,140 in Hattiesburg, MS and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 57% higher in Overland Park, KS. Mississippi has a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Hattiesburg, MS
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$630
$1,270
+102% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$841
$1,224
+46% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$980
$1,589
+62% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,195
$1,828
+53% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$153,600
$384,400
+150% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$44,140
$103,838
+135% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$37,750
$50,820
+35% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
28.7 yr
38.6 yr
+9.9 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
36.5%
61.5%
+25.0 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
35.0%
62.9%
+27.9 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
17.0 min
19.9 min
+2.9 min in Overland Park, KS

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
221.5
188.4
+15% in Hattiesburg, MS
Property Crime
3,475.7
1,790.5
+48% in Hattiesburg, MS

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

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
66.1°F
55.2°F
+10.9°F in Hattiesburg, MS
Annual Precipitation
59.2 in
40.0 in
+19.1 in in Hattiesburg, MS

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.62/gal
$3.85/gal
+6% in Overland Park, KS

Area: Gulf Coast (PADD 3) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
14.9
15.7
+6% in Overland Park, KS
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$29.04
$25.12
+13% in Hattiesburg, MS

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 Hattiesburg, MS
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 (MS / KS)
7%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in MS
Income Tax (top rate)
4.00%
5.58%
+1.6 pp in KS

Hattiesburg vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Hattiesburg or Overland Park?
Hattiesburg, MS is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,030 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 27% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Hattiesburg than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $34,000 a year in Hattiesburg versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Hattiesburg or Overland Park?
Hattiesburg is taxed under Mississippi's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.00% and a 7% 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).