Question 1

Is Akron or Overland Park cheaper to live in?

Accepted Answer

Akron, OH is cheaper. Estimated essentials for a single person run about $42/month less than in Overland Park, covering rent plus everyday costs. Typical rent is $1,268/mo in Akron versus $1,455/mo in Overland Park.

Question 2

What salary do you need in Akron vs Overland Park?

Accepted Answer

Living comfortably takes roughly $66,500/year before tax in Akron, OH and $68,500/year in Overland Park, KS — a difference of about $2,000. Both figures are after state and local income taxes are accounted for.

Question 3

Is Akron or Overland Park cheaper for a family?

Accepted Answer

Akron, the same answer as for a single person. Two adults with a pre-schooler and a school-age child run about $8,975/month in Akron and $9,137/month in Overland Park, including county-median childcare.

Question 4

Should I move to Akron or Overland Park?

Accepted Answer

It depends on what you weight. Akron costs less month to month, but cost is one of six factors — jobs, safety, climate, housing and amenities all differ too. Compare them against your own income and priorities rather than a single ranking.

Metric	Akron61	Overland Park76
Est. monthly cost (single)	$3,643	$3,685
Est. monthly cost (family of 4, incl. childcare)	$8,975	$9,137
Salary for comfort	$66,500/yr	$68,500/yr
Typical rent	$1,268	$1,455
Median home value	$111,200	$384,400
Median household income	$48,544	$103,838
Unemployment	4.2%	3.8%
Housing score	69	82
Jobs score	68	51
Safety score	20	85
Climate score	71	94
Amenities score	35	38
Population	189.5K	197.2K
Summer high / winter low	83° / 20°	88° / 21°

Akron, OH vs Overland Park, KS