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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $1.1K/month more in Aurora, IL

$150.0K in your current city equals $162.8K in Aurora, IL

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 14.3%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,069
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$12.8K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Overland Park, KS

Population:197K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$344K

Aurora, IL

Population:178K
Cost Index:
114
(14% above avg)
Median Home:$298K

Overland Park, KS

The Sunflower State

197K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 197K residents.

Aurora, IL

The Prairie State

178K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Illinois, this city has a population of 178K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Overland Park, KS vs Aurora, IL

Housing
↑ 38.6%
Overland Park, KS
$1,856
Aurora, IL
$2,571
Difference
$716
more
Transportation
↑ 31.5%
Overland Park, KS
$1,191
Aurora, IL
$1,565
Difference
$375
more
Other
↑ 4.0%
Overland Park, KS
$1,574
Aurora, IL
$1,638
Difference
$63.61
more
Groceries
↑ 5.7%
Overland Park, KS
$939
Aurora, IL
$993
Difference
$53.97
more
All Utilities
↓ 5.5%
Overland Park, KS
$530
Aurora, IL
$501
Difference
$28.91
less
Healthcare
↓ 4.5%
Overland Park, KS
$601
Aurora, IL
$574
Difference
$26.80
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,082
To$1,109
↑ $27.00
1 Bed
From$1,182
To$1,188
↑ $6.00
2 Bed
From$1,340
To$1,338
↓ $2.00
3 Bed
From$1,748
To$1,726
↓ $22.00
Overland Park, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290–$1,710/mo

Aurora, ILZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,430–$2,140/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,691
Monthly in Overland Park, KS
$7,843
Monthly in Aurora, IL
$1,152
Difference

Home Values

Overland Park
Aurora
$344K
Median Value
$298K
↑ +3.7%
YoY Change
↑ +3.5%
↑ +40.5%
5-Year Change
↑ +43.2%
$296K - $538K
Price Range
$236K - $339K

Homes in Aurora are 13% less expensive than Overland Park

Calculate payment - Overland ParkCalculate payment - Aurora

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $993
Per year
Monthly Difference
$82.75
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
0.7%
Rate difference

Overland Park, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

Aurora, IL

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Illinois State Tax
Effective: 5.0%
$7.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 29.6%
$44.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,797/month
$105.6K

Additional Tax Information

Overland Park, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Aurora, IL Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.8%
Property Tax:2.2%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Overland Park
Aurora
46 Good
Air Quality
54 Moderate
59.3%
Good Air Days
35.8%
97 High
Climate Risk
100 Very High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🫨
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.2°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.2°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
18 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kansas and Illinois on TaxTakeHome.com

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Overland Park, KS on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $97.78/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $97.78/mo

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