($1,399) Movers From Louisville, KY to Overland Park, KS

What to know before moving from Louisville to Overland Park

Moving from Louisville to Overland Park comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Overland Park is generally more expensive than Louisville, 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 Louisville, 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 Louisville.
  Home prices in Overland Park are 78.3% higher than in Louisville.
• Income in Overland Park is 7.6% lower than in Louisville, so you could earn less for doing the same job. 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 30.7% higher than in Louisville. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• If you’re moving your family to Overland Park, keep in mind that your living expenses could increase. The cost of living for a family in Overland Park is 6.2% higher than in Louisville.
• The unemployment rate in Overland Park is 40.00% lower than in Louisville.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Overland Park, since the city’s sales taxes in Overland Park are 60.17% higher than in Louisville.
• State income taxes in Overland Park are 42.50% higher than in Louisville.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,919.98 in Overland Park to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Louisville.

How life is different in Louisville vs. Overland Park

• Overland Park might offer you a slower pace of life, since the population is about 75% less than Louisville.
• Getting around Overland Park without a car might be more difficult than in Louisville. Overland Park has a public transportation score of 2 out of 10, whereas Louisville is ranked 6. 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 Louisville. Based on its score of 35 out of 100, Overland Park isn’t as walkable as Louisville, which has a score of 91 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 Louisville. While Louisville has a bike-friendliness score of 79 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 Louisville based on scores of 24.73 and Louisville's 56.68, 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 Louisville, based on Overland Park’s safety index of 75.27 versus 43.32 for Louisville. 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 Louisville 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 Louisville 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: Be sure to review your community or HOA guidelines before moving day to avoid any surprises or delays.
• Elevator reservation: If your building has an elevator, make sure to find out how to reserve it ahead of your move.
• Truck parking permits: Many cities require special permits for parking large moving trucks. Check in advance to see if one is needed for your move.
• 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.Double-check that the moving company is properly licensed before you hire them.
• State regulator: You can check the status of a Kansas moving license through the state's public utilities commission.
• Moving permits: Kansas doesn\’t require moving permits, but it\’s still a good idea to check local parking rules before your move-in day.
• Change of address: We suggest filing your USPS change of address form at least one week before your move. You’ll be able to set your official move date, helping ensure your mail is forwarded correctly to Overland Park. Start the process here.
• Moving company insurance: Each state has its own requirements for the level of insurance moving companies must carry.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: Use our moving checklist to stay on top of every detail and reduce last-minute stress.

Where to live in Overland Park

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