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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

๐Ÿ“ Overland Park, KS โ€” ZIP-level rent data ยท COL adjusted from Kansas City, MO area

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You'd spend $1.3K/month more in Nashville, TN

$150.0K in your current city equals $165.2K in Nashville, TN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates ยท COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
โ†‘ 16.8%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$1,264
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$15.2K
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
Median Home:$344K

Nashville, TN

Population:689K
Cost Index:117
Median Home:$489K

Overland Park, KS

The Sunflower State

197K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Nashville, TN

The Volunteer State

689K
Population
State Tax
No Income Tax
Climate
Humid subtropical

Notable Facts

  • โ€ขMusic City USA
  • โ€ขCountry music capital
  • โ€ขHealthcare industry hub

Major Industries

Music IndustryHealthcareTourismFinance

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Overland Park, KS vs Nashville, TN

๐Ÿ Housing
โ†‘ 42.9%
Overland Park, KS
$1,856
Nashville, TN
$2,651
Difference
$795
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๐Ÿ“ฆOther
โ†‘ 23.4%
Overland Park, KS
$1,574
Nashville, TN
$1,942
Difference
$368
more
๐Ÿš—Transportation
โ†‘ 7.8%
Overland Park, KS
$1,191
Nashville, TN
$1,284
Difference
$93.30
more
โšกAll Utilities
โ†“ 2.0%
Overland Park, KS
$530
Nashville, TN
$519
Difference
$10.86
less
๐Ÿ›’Groceries
โ†‘ 1.0%
Overland Park, KS
$939
Nashville, TN
$949
Difference
$9.81
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๐ŸฅHealthcare
โ†‘ 1.0%
Overland Park, KS
$601
Nashville, TN
$607
Difference
$6.28
more

๐Ÿ Rent Comparison

Studio
From$1,082
To$1,600
โ†‘ $518
1 Bed
From$1,182
To$1,680
โ†‘ $498
2 Bed
From$1,340
To$1,840
โ†‘ $500
3 Bed
From$1,748
To$2,350
โ†‘ $602
Overland Park, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,290โ€“$1,710/mo

Nashville, TNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320โ€“$2,230/mo

๐Ÿ’ก 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
$7,952
Monthly in Nashville, TN
$1,262
Difference

Home Values

Overland Park
Nashville
$344K
Median Value
$489K
โ†‘ +3.7%
YoY Change
โ†“ -2.1%
โ†‘ +40.5%
5-Year Change
โ†‘ +32.1%
$296K - $538K
Price Range
$320K - $1.16M

Homes in Nashville are 42% more expensive than Overland Park

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
โ†‘ $8.4K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$702
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
5.6%
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

Nashville, TN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Tennessee State Tax
No state income tax
$0
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 24.7%
$37.0K
Take-Home Pay
$9,416/month
$113.0K

Additional Tax Information

Overland Park, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Nashville, TN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:9.5%
Property Tax:0.7%

๐Ÿ’ก 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
Nashville
46 Good
Air Quality
50 Good
59.3%
Good Air Days
51.6%
97 High
Climate Risk
97 High
๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŒก๐ŸŒช
Top Hazards
๐ŸŒŠ๐Ÿซจ๐ŸŒช
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
44 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days
โ–ฒ+3.3ยฐF
2050 Outlook
โ–ฒ+2.8ยฐF
44 days
Heat Days >95ยฐF
42 days

๐Ÿ’ฐ See how taxes change too โ€” compare take-home pay between Kansas and Tennessee on TaxTakeHome.com

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