Living Cost Compare
Idaho Falls

Idaho

$970/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 $970 in Idaho Falls, ID versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Idaho Falls, ID is roughly 31% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $69,630 in Idaho Falls, ID and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 33% higher in Overland Park, KS. Idaho has a top state income tax rate of 5.30% and a 6% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Idaho Falls, ID
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$818
$1,270
+55% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$827
$1,224
+48% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$957
$1,589
+66% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,278
$1,828
+43% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$298,600
$384,400
+29% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$69,630
$103,838
+49% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$46,800
$50,820
+9% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
33.5 yr
38.6 yr
+5.1 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
64.1%
61.5%
+2.6 pp in Idaho Falls, ID
Bachelor's+ (25+)
31.0%
62.9%
+31.9 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
18.2 min
19.9 min
+1.7 min in Overland Park, KS

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
365.3
188.4
+48% in Idaho Falls, ID
Property Crime
1,235.5
1,790.5
+45% 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
44.2°F
55.2°F
+11.0°F in Overland Park, KS
Annual Precipitation
10.4 in
40.0 in
+29.6 in in Overland Park, KS

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$4.27/gal
$3.85/gal
+10% in Idaho Falls, ID

Area: Rocky Mountain (PADD 4) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
14.4
15.7
+9% in Overland Park, KS
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$11.33
$25.12
+122% in Overland Park, KS

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

Groceries

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

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (ID / KS)
6%
6.5%
+0.5 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
5.30%
5.58%
+0.3 pp in KS

Idaho Falls vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Idaho Falls or Overland Park?
Idaho Falls, ID is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $970 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 31% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Idaho Falls than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $33,000 a year in Idaho Falls versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Idaho Falls or Overland Park?
Idaho Falls is taxed under Idaho's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.30% 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).