Living Cost Compare
Overland Park

Kansas

$1,410/mo est.

vs
Springfield

Missouri

$970/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 $970 in Springfield, MO. Overall, Springfield, MO is roughly 31% cheaper to live in day-to-day than Overland Park, KS, driven mainly by rent.

Median household income is $103,838 in Overland Park, KS and $45,984 in Springfield, MO — about 56% higher in Overland Park, KS. Kansas has a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax; Missouri has a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% state sales tax.

Overland Park, KS
Springfield, MO

Rent

Studio
$1,270
$760
+40% in Overland Park, KS
1 Bedroom
$1,224
$772
+37% in Overland Park, KS
2 Bedroom
$1,589
$926
+42% in Overland Park, KS
3 Bedroom
$1,828
$1,158
+37% in Overland Park, KS

Buying a Home

Median Home Value
$384,400
$165,200
+57% in Overland Park, KS

Income

Median Household Income
$103,838
$45,984
+56% in Overland Park, KS
Metro Median Wage (annual)
$50,820
$45,780
+10% in Overland Park, KS

People & Lifestyle

Median Age
38.6 yr
33.6 yr
+5.0 yr in Overland Park, KS
Homeownership
61.5%
42.9%
+18.6 pp in Overland Park, KS
Bachelor's+ (25+)
62.9%
30.3%
+32.6 pp in Overland Park, KS
Avg Commute
19.9 min
18.0 min
+1.9 min in Overland Park, KS

Crime (per 100k/yr)

Violent Crime
188.4
1,189.8
+532% in Springfield, MO
Property Crime
1,790.5
4,231.6
+136% in Springfield, MO

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
56.3°F
+1.1°F in Springfield, MO
Annual Precipitation
40.0 in
45.6 in
+5.5 in in Springfield, MO

Gas

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

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

Utilities

Electricity (¢/kWh)
15.7
16.2
+3% in Springfield, MO
Natural Gas ($/MCF)
$25.12
$28.78
+15% in Springfield, 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 (KS / MO)
6.5%
4.225%
+2.3 pp in KS
Income Tax (top rate)
5.58%
4.70%
+0.9 pp in KS

Overland Park vs Springfield — FAQ

Is it cheaper to live in Overland Park or Springfield?
Springfield, MO is cheaper. Its monthly baseline of $970 (1BR rent + utilities) runs about 31% below Overland Park, KS's $1,410, mainly because of rent.
How much more do you need to earn to live in Overland Park than in Springfield?
To keep rent near the recommended 30% of gross income, you'd want to earn roughly $49,000 a year in Overland Park versus $31,000 in Springfield.
Which has lower taxes, Overland Park or Springfield?
Overland Park is taxed under Kansas's rules (a top state income tax rate of 5.58% and a 6.5% state sales tax); Springfield under Missouri's (a top state income tax rate of 4.70% and a 4.225% 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).