($1,337) Movers From Buffalo, NY to Overland Park, KS

What to know before moving from Buffalo to Overland Park

Moving from Buffalo 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 Buffalo than in Overland Park, making the move an opportunity for many to enjoy a lower cost of living.

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

• Rent prices in Overland Park are 30% higher than in Buffalo, which means you’ll have less money in your pocket each month.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Buffalo.
  Home prices in Overland Park are 102.7% higher than in Buffalo.
• Income in Overland Park is 1.6% higher than in Buffalo, so you could earn more 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 6.0% lower than in Buffalo. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Overland Park is 15.9% lower than in Buffalo.
• The unemployment rate in Overland Park is 68.42% lower than in Buffalo.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Overland Park, since the city’s sales taxes in Overland Park are 9.83% higher than in Buffalo.
• One perk of moving to Overland Park is paying less in state income taxes, which are 47.71% lower than in Buffalo.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,819.24 in Overland Park to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Buffalo.

How life is different in Buffalo vs. Overland Park

• Overland Park might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 29% less than Buffalo.
• Getting around Overland Park without a car might be more difficult than in Buffalo. Overland Park has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Buffalo is ranked 7. 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 Buffalo. Based on its score of 35 out of 100, Overland Park isn’t as walkable as Buffalo, which has a score of 67 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 Buffalo. While Buffalo has a bike-friendliness score of 63 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.
• The crime rate in Overland Park is higher than in Buffalo, so you may want to exercise a little extra caution as you're acclimating to your new location. While the crime index is 24.73 in Overland Park, it is 8.0 in Buffalo. With this index, the lower the score, the better, since it indicates a city’s crime levels.
• You might find more confidence in your overall safety in Overland Park than in Buffalo, based on Overland Park’s safety index of 75.27 versus 53.55 for Buffalo. 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 Buffalo. Overland Park has Good air quality, compared to moderate in Buffalo. 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 Buffalo 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: To keep things running smoothly, make sure you're familiar with any HOA or community moving policies before the big day.
• Elevator reservation: Make sure to arrange elevator access in advance if your building requires reservations for moving.
• Truck parking permits: Make sure to look into local parking regulations—some areas require permits for large moving trucks.
• 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. Ensure the company you choose is licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: You can verify a Kansas moving company\’s license by visiting the state'spublic utilities commission
• Moving permits: You won’t need a moving permit in Kansas, though it\’s smart to double-check any local parking restrictions ahead of your move.
• Change of address: To avoid missing any mail, we recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least a week before your move. You can choose your official move date to make sure everything gets forwarded properly toOverland Park Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: The amount and type of insurance movers must have depends on state regulations.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: Let our moving checklist guide you through the process and help ensure nothing slips through the cracks.

Where to live in Overland Park

Now that you’ve chosen "Overland Park" as your next home, here are a few of the best neighborhoods in Overland Park to check out.

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