Living Cost Compare
Lewiston

Maine

$1,070/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 $1,070 in Lewiston, ME versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Lewiston, ME is roughly 24% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $56,558 in Lewiston, ME and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 46% higher in Overland Park, KS. Maine has a top state income tax rate of 7.15% 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.

Lewiston, ME
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$559
$1,270
+127% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$749
$1,224
+63% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,047
$1,589
+52% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,209
$1,828
+51% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$214,200
$384,400
+79% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$56,558
$103,838
+84% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$49,540
$50,820
+3% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
37.8 yr
38.6 yr
+0.8 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
50.3%
61.5%
+11.2 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
21.7%
62.9%
+41.2 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
20.7 min
19.9 min
+0.8 min in Lewiston, ME

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
244.5
188.4
+23% in Lewiston, ME
Property Crime
1,616.5
1,790.5
+11% 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
45.8°F
55.2°F
+9.4°F in Overland Park, KS
Annual Precipitation
51.1 in
40.0 in
+11.1 in in Lewiston, ME

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.85/gal
+2% in Lewiston, ME

Area: East Coast (PADD 1) vs Midwest (PADD 2).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
29.6
15.7
+47% in Lewiston, ME
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$31.62
$25.12
+21% in Lewiston, ME

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.31
about equal
Bread (lb)
$1.92
$1.66
+14% in Lewiston, ME
Eggs (doz)
$2.19
$3.63
+66% in Overland Park, KS
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.90
$6.77
+2% in Lewiston, ME
Chicken (lb)
$2.19
$2.10
+4% in Lewiston, ME
Bananas (lb)
$0.69
$0.62
+11% in Lewiston, ME

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (ME / KS)
5.5%
6.5%
+1.0 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
7.15%
5.58%
+1.6 pp in ME

Lewiston vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Lewiston or Overland Park?
Lewiston, ME is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,070 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 24% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Lewiston than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $30,000 a year in Lewiston versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Lewiston or Overland Park?
Lewiston is taxed under Maine's rules (a top state income tax rate of 7.15% 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).