($1,391) Movers From Houston, TX to Overland Park, KS

What to know before moving from Houston to Overland Park

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

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

• Rent prices are the same in Overland Park and Houston.
• In terms of homeownership, you’ll be able to get more for your money in Houston.
  Home prices in Overland Park are 63.9% higher than in Houston.
• Income in Overland Park is 7.7% lower than in Houston, 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 12.2% lower than in Houston. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family in Overland Park is 32.8% lower than in Houston.
• The unemployment rate in Overland Park is 26.83% lower than in Houston.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Overland Park, since the city’s sales taxes in Overland Park are 16.48% higher than in Houston.
• State income taxes in Overland Park are 5.70% higher than in Houston.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $2,635.02 in Overland Park to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Houston.

How life is different in Houston vs. Overland Park

• Overland Park might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 91% less than Houston.
• Getting around Overland Park without a car might be more difficult than in Houston. Overland Park has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Houston is ranked 5. 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 Houston. Based on its score of 35 out of 100, Overland Park isn’t as walkable as Houston, which has a score of 47 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.
• Overland Park and Houston are similarly bike-friendly based on their comparable ratings of 46 and 49 respectively. Bike-friendliness scores between 50 and 100 indicate varying levels of infrastructure to support cyclists, including bike lanes and roadway connectivity. Cities with scores under 50 are considered more car-dependent.
• Overland Park has a lower crime rate than Houston based on scores of 24.73 and Houston's 63.5, 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 Houston, based on Overland Park’s safety index of 75.27 versus 36.5 for Houston. 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 Houston 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 Houston 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: It’s a good idea to look into your HOA or community regulations before moving day arrives.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, it’s a good idea to secure a reservation before your moving day.
• Truck parking permits: To avoid fines or delays, check whether a parking permit is needed for your moving truck.
• 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. Before booking, ensure the moving company is officially licensed to handle your move.
• State regulator: To confirm a moving company’s license in Kansas, visit the state's public utilities commission
• Moving permits: While Kansas doesn’t mandate moving permits, checking local parking guidelines before your move-in day is still a good idea.
• Change of address: We recommend submitting your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move to ensure your mail gets forwarded to Overland Park without delay. You can select your official move date when completing the form. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Every state sets its own rules for what insurance moving companies need to maintain. 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 gives you the peace of mind that comes with being fully prepared.

Where to live in Overland Park

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