($1,176) Movers From Oklahoma City, OK to Overland Park, KS

What to know before moving from Oklahoma City to Overland Park

Moving from Oklahoma City to Overland Park comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Overland Park is generally more expensive than Oklahoma City, it’s important to plan ahead and budget carefully for the change.

Check out how the two cities compare so you know what to expect before you relocate:

• Rent prices in Overland Park are 24% higher than in Oklahoma City, 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 Oklahoma City.
  Home prices in Overland Park are 120.8% higher than in Oklahoma City.
• Income is the same in Overland Park and Oklahoma City. The top employers in Overland Park include ASE Group, Synergy Group, and Sprint.
• Be sure to budget for higher bills in Overland Park, since the cost of living for a single person in Overland Park is 13.2% higher than in Oklahoma City. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Overland Park is 26.2% lower than in Oklahoma City.
• The unemployment rate in Overland Park is 31.82% lower than in Oklahoma City.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Overland Park, since the city’s sales taxes in Overland Park are 11.36% higher than in Oklahoma City.
• State income taxes in Overland Park are 20.00% higher than in Oklahoma City.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,394.88 in Overland Park to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Oklahoma City.

How life is different in Oklahoma City vs. Overland Park

• Overland Park might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 71% less than Oklahoma City.
• Getting around Overland Park without a car might be more difficult than in Oklahoma City. Overland Park has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Oklahoma City is ranked 3. 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 Oklahoma City. Based on its score of 35 out of 100, Overland Park isn’t as walkable as Oklahoma City, which has a score of 73 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 Oklahoma City. While Oklahoma City has a bike-friendliness score of 74 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 Oklahoma City based on scores of 24.73 and Oklahoma City's 49.37, 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 Oklahoma City, based on Overland Park’s safety index of 75.27 versus 50.63 for Oklahoma City. With this index, higher scores indicate more safety, particularly around how comfortable residents feel walking alone during the day and at night.
• The air quality in Overland Park and Oklahoma City is generally the same (Good). Cities with good to moderate ratings have clean or acceptable air quality, with the possibility of small pollutants affecting people with certain health conditions like asthma. Anything beyond the moderate rate means increased impact on residents.

Other things to consider for your Oklahoma City 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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