($1,568) Movers From Los Angeles, CA to Overland Park, KS

What to know before moving from Los Angeles to Overland Park

Moving from Los Angeles to Overland Park means adjusting to a different pace of life — and a different price tag. On average, it costs significantly more to live in Los Angeles than in Overland Park, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

Check out how Los Angeles compares to Overland Park so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Overland Park are 48% lower than in Los Angeles, which means you’ll have more money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Overland Park.
  Home prices in Overland Park are 81.7% lower than in Los Angeles.
• Income in Overland Park is 14.1% lower than in Los Angeles, so you could earn less for doing the same job. The top employers in Overland Park include ASE Group, Synergy Group, and Sprint.
• The cost of living for a single person in Overland Park is 38.0% lower than in Los Angeles. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Overland Park is 47.8% lower than in Los Angeles.
• The unemployment rate in Overland Park is 71.70% lower than in Los Angeles.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Overland Park, since the city’s sales taxes in Overland Park are 1.16% higher than in Los Angeles.
• One perk of moving to Overland Park is paying less in state income taxes, which are 57.14% lower than in Los Angeles.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $1,861.04 in Overland Park to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Los Angeles.

How life is different in Los Angeles vs. Overland Park

• Overland Park might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 95% less than Los Angeles.
• Getting around Overland Park without a car might be more difficult than in Los Angeles. Overland Park has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Los Angeles is ranked 8. Ratings are based on a city’s transit connectivity, service frequency, and accessibility to key destinations like jobs and grocery stores.
• Overland Park neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Los Angeles. Based on its score of 35 out of 100, Overland Park isn’t as walkable as Los Angeles, which has a score of 69 out of 100. The higher the walkability score a city has, the easier it is to access amenities. The most walkable cities also tend to be more densely populated and have shorter block lengths.
• You probably won’t see as many cycling lanes or off-road trails in Overland Park, which is ranked as less bike-friendly than Los Angeles. While Los Angeles has a bike-friendliness score of 59 out of 100, Overland Park earned a 46. Scores are based on factors like whether a city accommodates cyclists on major roadways, how often people bike to work, and how many steep hills it has.
• Overland Park has a lower crime rate than Los Angeles based on scores of 24.73 and Los Angeles's 53.81, respectively. The crime index shows how safe a city is perceived to be. So, a lower score generally means less crime.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Overland Park than in Los Angeles, based on Overland Park’s safety index of 75.27 versus 46.19 for Los Angeles. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• You can breathe easy knowing that Overland Park has better air quality than in Los Angeles. Overland Park has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Los Angeles. Ratings of good to moderate mean very low risk of health concerns, although people with conditions like asthma or allergies could be affected. Beyond the moderate rating, health concerns increase for some or all residents.

Other things to consider for your Los Angeles vs. Overland Park move

• Weather: September, May and June are the most pleasant months in Overland Park, while January and December are the least comfortable months.
• HOA rules: Check ahead with any neighborhood or community rules on moving to ensure a smooth move.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator you'll want to check on how to reserve it for move day.
• Truck parking permits: Some cities require parking permits for large vehicles and moving trucks. Find out if you need any parking permits ahead of time.
• State licensing: In Kansas, the Transportation Division of the Kansas Corporation Commission monitors, licenses, and regulates intrastate motor carriers like movers. The state’s Corporation Commission issues moving companies operating authority in the form of KCC Numbers, which customers can verify online here before hiring a mover. Make sure the moving company you use has a license before hiring.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kansas moving license and its status through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Kansas does not require any moving permits, but it is helpful to check local parking restrictions before moving into the state.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your change of address form with USPS at least a week prior to your move. You can set an official move date on the form and this way all of your mail will get properly forwarded to Overland Park. Get started here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state requires moving companies to carry different levels of insurance.Released Value Protection is the most economical option because it doesn’t cost anything. It is offered by movers at no additional charge, but the protection is minimal. Under this option, the mover is responsible for no more than 60 cents per pound per article. For example, if your mover lost or damaged a 50 inch TV weighing 25 pounds, you would only receive $15 (60 cents x 25 pounds). If you need for the full value of your items to be covered, please consult with the moving company you're hiring for other options or a third-party insurance provider.
• Moving checklist: Our moving checklist will help you have the peace of mind that you've got everything covered.

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