Overland Park, KS vs Shawnee, KS

Shawnee is moderately more affordable than Overland Park, with a 11.3% lower cost of living index. Overland Park scores 108 compared to 97 for Shawnee, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Overland Park can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Overland Park is $1,455/month compared to $1,233/month in Shawnee — a 18% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Shawnee is more affordable at $332,900 median vs $384,400.

Median household income in Overland Park is $103,838 compared to $106,312 in Shawnee (-2.3%). Shawnee offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Overland Park spend roughly 16.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.9% in Shawnee.