Living Cost Compare
Overland Park

Kansas

$1,410/mo est.

vs
Seattle

Washington

$2,030/mo est.

Monthly estimate = 1BR rent + electricity + gas

A one-person monthly baseline (1BR rent plus typical utilities) runs $1,410 in Overland Park, KS versus $2,030 in Seattle, WA. Overall, Overland Park, KS is roughly 31% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Seattle, WA, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $103,838 in Overland Park, KS and $121,984 in Seattle, WA — about 15% higher in Seattle, WA. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Washington has no state income tax and a 6.5% state sales tax.

Overland Park, KS
Seattle, WA

Rent

Studio
$1,270
$1,638
+29% in Seattle, WA
1 Bedroom
$1,224
$1,858
+52% in Seattle, WA
2 Bedroom
$1,589
$2,359
+48% in Seattle, WA
3 Bedroom
$1,828
$2,918
+60% in Seattle, WA

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$384,400
$912,100
+137% in Seattle, WA

Income

Median Household Income
$103,838
$121,984
+17% in Seattle, WA
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$50,820
$72,610
+43% in Seattle, WA

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
38.6 yr
35.5 yr
+3.1 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
61.5%
44.2%
+17.3 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
62.9%
67.5%
+4.6 pp in Seattle, WA
Avg Commute
19.9 min
26.6 min
+6.7 min in Seattle, WA

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
188.4
788.6
+319% in Seattle, WA
Property Crime
1,790.5
5,108.8
+185% in Seattle, WA

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

Climate

Avg Annual Temperature
55.2°F
53.5°F
+1.7°F in Overland Park, KS
Annual Precipitation
40.0 in
37.7 in
+2.3 in in Overland Park, KS

Gas

Regular Gasoline
$3.85/gal
$5.41/gal
+41% in Seattle, WA

Area: Midwest (PADD 2) vs Seattle.

Public Transit

Base Fare (one-way)
—
$2.75

Adult base one-way fare — — vs King County Metro (2026).

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
15.7
14.9
+5% in Overland Park, KS
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$25.12
$21.34
+15% in Overland Park, KS

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

Groceries

Milk (gal)
$4.31
$4.82
+12% in Seattle, WA
Bread (lb)
$1.66
$2.04
+23% in Seattle, WA
Eggs (doz)
$3.63
$2.19
+40% in Overland Park, KS
Ground Beef (lb)
$6.77
$7.36
+9% in Seattle, WA
Chicken (lb)
$2.10
$2.01
+4% in Overland Park, KS
Bananas (lb)
$0.62
$0.70
+14% in Seattle, WA

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

State Taxes

Sales Tax (KS / WA)
6.5%
6.5%
about equal
Income Tax (top rate)
5.58%
None
+5.6 pp in KS

Overland Park vs Seattle — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Overland Park or Seattle?
Overland Park, KS is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $1,410 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 31% below Seattle, WA's $2,030, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Overland Park than in Seattle?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $49,000 a year in Overland Park versus $74,000 in Seattle.
Which has lower taxes, Overland Park or Seattle?
Overland Park is taxed under Kansas's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax); Seattle under Washington's (no state income tax 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).