Living Cost Compare
Kansas City

Missouri

$1,230/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 $1,230 in Kansas City, MO versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Kansas City, MO is roughly 13% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $67,449 in Kansas City, MO and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 35% higher in Overland Park, KS. Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Kansas City, MO
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$961
$1,270
+32% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$1,031
$1,224
+19% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,211
$1,589
+31% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,381
$1,828
+32% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$227,000
$384,400
+69% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$67,449
$103,838
+54% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$50,820
$50,820
about equal

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
35.7 yr
38.6 yr
+2.9 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
54.6%
61.5%
+6.9 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
37.8%
62.9%
+25.1 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
21.9 min
19.9 min
+2.0 min in Kansas City, MO

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
1,557.1
188.4
+88% in Kansas City, MO
Property Crime
4,722.1
1,790.5
+62% in Kansas City, MO

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

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
56.7°F
55.2°F
+1.5°F in Kansas City, MO
Annual Precipitation
39.1 in
40.0 in
+1.0 in in Overland Park, KS

Gas

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

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

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
$2.00
—

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

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
16.2
15.7
+3% in Kansas City, MO
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$28.78
$25.12
+13% in Kansas City, MO

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 (MO / KS)
4.225%
6.5%
+2.3 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
4.70%
5.58%
+0.9 pp in KS

Kansas City vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Kansas City or Overland Park?
Kansas City, MO is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,230 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 13% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Kansas City than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $41,000 a year in Kansas City versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Kansas City or Overland Park?
Kansas City is taxed under Missouri's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% 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).