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Cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas

Johnson County, KS

Part of the Kansas City Metro Area

Estimated monthly cost
$3,560/mo
for a single person, all categories combined

Population 614,764 · Last updated May 21, 2026

Cost breakdown

Single person, by category, per month.

Rent $1,183 33%
Federal tax $781 22%
Healthcare $480 13%
Transport $320 9%
Groceries $317 9%
State tax $236 7%
Energy $193 5%
Water $50 1%

Rent in Overland Park

Fair Market Rents by bedroom count.

Studio
$1,074
per month
1 bedroom
$1,183
per month
2 bedroom
$1,346
per month
3 bedroom
$1,756
per month
4 bedroom
$2,078
per month

Source: HUD FMR FY2025

Income and earnings in Overland Park

Annual earnings figures from the Census ACS.

Household income
$107,261
per year
Individual earnings
$57,770
per year
Per capita
$58,292
per year

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year.

Home values in Overland Park

Average values reported by homeowners.

Average home value
$366,000
Annual property tax
$4,221

Source: ACS 2019-2023 5-Year

Energy costs in Overland Park

Estimated monthly electricity and gas costs.

Electricity
$136
per month · 15.1¢/kWh
Natural gas
$57
per month
Annual total
$2,316
per year

Source: EIA

Healthcare in Overland Park

Insurance premiums and coverage rates.

Individual premium
$480
per month
Family premium
$1,350
per month
Uninsured rate
5.1%

Source: ACS + national avg. Marketplace benchmark premiums are second-lowest Silver plan estimates and do not reflect employer plans, subsidies, or out-of-pocket costs. This is not healthcare advice.

Taxes in Overland Park

State and local tax rates for Kansas.

State income tax
5.7%
Top marginal rate
State sales tax
6.5%
Combined sales tax
8.7%
incl. average local

Tax rates change. Consult a qualified tax professional for advice on your specific situation. This is not tax advice.

Transportation in Overland Park

Commute patterns and estimated costs.

Average commute
20.7 min
Drive alone
72.2%
Public transit
0.2%
Work from home
20.0%

Source: ACS

Monthly cost estimates for Overland Park

What it costs to live in Overland Park each month.

Single person
$3,560
per month
  • Rent $1,183
  • Energy $193
  • Water $50
  • Groceries $317
  • Transport $320
  • Healthcare $480
  • Federal tax $781
  • State tax $236
Couple
$5,344
per month
  • Rent $1,346
  • Energy $232
  • Water $60
  • Groceries $525
  • Transport $420
  • Healthcare $864
  • Federal tax $1,426
  • State tax $471
Family
$7,880
per month
  • Rent $1,756
  • Energy $290
  • Water $70
  • Groceries $797
  • Transport $520
  • Healthcare $1,350
  • Childcare $1,200
  • Federal tax $1,426
  • State tax $471

Frequently asked questions about Overland Park

Common questions about cost of living, rent and salary.

What is the average rent in Overland Park?

In Overland Park, Kansas, a one-bedroom apartment averages $1,183 per month, a two-bedroom averages $1,346 per month, a three-bedroom averages $1,756 per month, according to HUD Fair Market Rent data.

What is the average salary in Overland Park?

In Overland Park, Kansas, the average household income is $107,261 per year and individual earnings for full-time workers average $57,770 per year, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

What is the cost of living in Overland Park?

The estimated cost of living in Overland Park, Kansas is approximately $3,560 per month for a single person, $5,344 for a couple, $7,880 for a family. This includes rent, utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, and taxes.

What is the sales tax rate in Overland Park?

The combined sales tax rate in Overland Park, Kansas is 8.70%, which includes the Kansas state rate of 6.50% plus an average local rate of 2.20%.

Is Overland Park an affordable place to live?

Based on the data, a single person in Overland Park, Kansas would need approximately $3,560 per month to cover rent, utilities, food, transport, healthcare, and taxes. The average household income is $107,261 per year ($8,938 per month). Overland Park is relatively affordable compared to the national average.

How much does healthcare cost in Overland Park?

The ACA marketplace benchmark premium in Overland Park, Kansas is approximately $480 per month for an individual. Approximately 5.1% of residents are uninsured. Actual costs vary based on employer coverage, plan type, and individual circumstances.

What are house prices in Overland Park?

The average home value in Overland Park, Kansas is $366,000, with average annual property taxes of $4,221, according to U.S. Census Bureau data.

How does Overland Park compare to other areas?

You can compare Overland Park, Kansas with any other US county using our comparison tool at /compare. Overland Park is in the Kansas City, MO-KS metro area.

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About this data

All figures on this page come from official U.S. government sources, listed below.

  • HUD FMR FY2025
  • ACS 2019-2023 5-Year
  • EIA
  • ACS + national avg
  • ACS
  • USDA + BEA RPP
Methodology All data sources