Cost of Living in Overland Park, KS
Overland Park costs about the same as the national average.
What Things Cost
Compared to the US average (100)
Census ACS 2024
Census ACS 2024
BEA RPP 2023
BEA RPP 2023
Overland Park at a Glance
On the median income of $101,372, state income tax is roughly $5,778/year.
Sources: Census ACS 2024, Tax Foundation.
Overland Park is the most affluent suburb in the Kansas City metro with consistently top-ranked schools. T-Mobile (formerly Sprint) has its headquarters here along with numerous corporate offices. The Arboretum is beautiful.
How People Get Around
Source: Census ACS 2024.
Who Lives Here
Source: Census ACS 2024.
Why People Move to Overland Park
Schools consistently rank among the best in the Midwest (Blue Valley School District). Corporate employment is strong. $375,000 buys a modern family home in a good school district. Kansas City's BBQ and culture are 20 minutes away.
Neighborhoods
South OP has newest development and Blue Valley schools. Prairie Village is established with character. Metcalf/135th corridor is the commercial core.
Things to Consider
Kansas income tax reaches 5.7% with 9.1% sales tax. Thoroughly suburban and car-dependent. Cultural scene depends on KC proper. Severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are risks.
Frequently Asked Questions About Overland Park
Schools are the primary draw. Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission districts rank among the best in the Midwest. Parks and recreation are excellent. Crime rates are very low.
The suburban criticism is fair. But Kansas City's restaurants, entertainment, and Nelson-Atkins Museum are 20 minutes away. OP is where you raise kids; KC is where you go out.
Kansas side generally has better schools and lower crime. Missouri side has lower property taxes. Most families with school-age children choose Kansas.