Living Cost Compare
Oklahoma City

Oklahoma

$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 Oklahoma City, OK versus $1,410 in Overland Park, KS. Overall, Oklahoma City, OK is roughly 24% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $66,702 in Oklahoma City, OK and $103,838 in Overland Park, KS — about 36% higher in Overland Park, KS. Oklahoma has a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% state sales tax; Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Oklahoma City, OK
Overland Park, KS

Rent

Studio
$795
$1,270
+60% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$882
$1,224
+39% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,085
$1,589
+46% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,356
$1,828
+35% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$215,100
$384,400
+79% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$66,702
$103,838
+56% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$47,230
$50,820
+8% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
35.0 yr
38.6 yr
+3.6 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
59.1%
61.5%
+2.4 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
34.0%
62.9%
+28.9 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
22.2 min
19.9 min
+2.3 min in Oklahoma City, OK

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
685.9
188.4
+73% in Oklahoma City, OK
Property Crime
2,929.1
1,790.5
+39% in Oklahoma City, OK

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

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
61.5°F
55.2°F
+6.3°F in Oklahoma City, OK
Annual Precipitation
36.5 in
40.0 in
+3.5 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)
$1.75
—

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

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
14.3
15.7
+10% in Overland Park, KS
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$31.25
$25.12
+20% in Oklahoma City, OK

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 Oklahoma City, OK
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 (OK / KS)
4.5%
6.5%
+2.0 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
4.50%
5.58%
+1.1 pp in KS

Oklahoma City vs Overland Park — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Oklahoma City or Overland Park?
Oklahoma City, OK 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 Oklahoma City than in Overland Park?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $35,000 a year in Oklahoma City versus $49,000 in Overland Park.
Which has lower taxes, Oklahoma City or Overland Park?
Oklahoma City is taxed under Oklahoma's rules (a top state income tax rate of 4.50% and a 4.5% 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).