($1,430) Movers From Myrtle Beach, SC to Overland Park, KS

What to know before moving from Myrtle Beach to Overland Park

Moving from Myrtle Beach to Overland Park comes with exciting new opportunities — but also higher living costs. Since Overland Park is generally more expensive than Myrtle Beach, 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 16% lower than in Myrtle Beach, 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 Myrtle Beach.
  Home prices in Overland Park are 44.4% higher than in Myrtle Beach.
• Income in Overland Park is 19.4% higher than in Myrtle Beach, so you could earn more 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 1.9% higher than in Myrtle Beach. This includes routine expenses like utilities, groceries, clothing, and transportation.
• The cost of living for a family is the same in Overland Park and Myrtle Beach.
• The unemployment rate in Overland Park is 60.53% lower than in Myrtle Beach.
• You’ll spend more on retail and restaurants in Overland Park, since the city’s sales taxes in Overland Park are 6.78% higher than in Myrtle Beach.
• One perk of moving to Overland Park is paying less in state income taxes, which are 18.57% lower than in Myrtle Beach.

To put this in perspective, you would need around $3,056.53 in Overland Park to maintain the same standard of life that you can have with $3,000.00 in Myrtle Beach.

How life is different in Myrtle Beach vs. Overland Park

• The population of Overland Park is about 453% greater than Myrtle Beach, so you may find more to see and do in your new surroundings. Of course, with more people can also come increased competition for jobs and housing.
• Your access to buses, shuttles, trams, or trains in Overland Park will be about the same as it currently is in Myrtle Beach. The cities share a similar public transportation score, which means their transit systems are comparable in terms of how connected they are, how often they provide service, and how close they are to jobs, housing, retail and food stores, and other important locations.
• Overland Park neighborhoods and districts might not be as easy to navigate on foot as Myrtle Beach. Based on its score of 35 out of 100, Overland Park isn’t as walkable as Myrtle Beach, which has a score of 43 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 Myrtle Beach. While Myrtle Beach has a bike-friendliness score of 54 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 Myrtle Beach based on scores of 24.73 and Myrtle Beach's 58.06, 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 Myrtle Beach, based on Overland Park’s safety index of 75.27 versus 41.94 for Myrtle Beach. 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 Myrtle Beach 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 Myrtle Beach 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.

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