Living Cost Compare
Norfolk

Virginia

$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 Norfolk, VA versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Norfolk, VA is roughly 13% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $64,017 in Norfolk, VA and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 38% higher in Overland Park, KS. Virginia has a top state income tax rate of 5.75% and a 5.3% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Norfolk, VA
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$1,102
$1,270
+15% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$1,032
$1,224
+19% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,214
$1,589
+31% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,602
$1,828
+14% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$271,900
$384,400
+41% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$64,017
$103,838
+62% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$49,430
$50,820
+3% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
32.4 yr
38.6 yr
+6.2 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
45.7%
61.5%
+15.8 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
32.7%
62.9%
+30.2 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
22.9 min
19.9 min
+3.0 min in Norfolk, VA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
479.5
188.4
+61% in Norfolk, VA
Property Crime
3,800.7
1,790.5
+53% in Norfolk, VA

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

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
61.3°F
55.2°F
+6.1°F in Norfolk, VA
Annual Precipitation
44.8 in
40.0 in
+4.7 in in Norfolk, VA

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.94/gal
$3.85/gal
+2% in Norfolk, VA

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

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
17.2
15.7
+9% in Norfolk, VA
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$27.20
$25.12
+8% in Norfolk, VA

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 Norfolk, VA
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 (VA / KS)
5.3%
6.5%
+1.2 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
5.75%
5.58%
+0.2 pp in VA

Norfolk vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Norfolk or Overland Park?
Norfolk, VA 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 Norfolk 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 Norfolk versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Norfolk or Overland Park?
Norfolk is taxed under Virginia's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.75% and a 5.3% 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).