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Overland Park

Kansas · Kansas City Metro
Strong Dance4-SeasonBudget Cost
77
/ 100 match score

Consistently ranked among top 10 safest large cities in the US. Blue Valley School District is nationally ranked. Exceptionally affordable for major metro — home values still reasonable.

Match Score Breakdown
Cost of Living
20/20
Family Safety
20/20
State Tax Burden
4/10
Healthcare Quality
13/20
Dance Training
9/12
Musical Theater
6/8
Career / Remote
5/10
Financial Snapshot at $360K Income
State income tax
5.7%
$20,520/yr
Est. after-tax income
$246,655
incl. FICA + federal
Annual living costs
$78,000
$60,000–$96,000 range
Annual surplus
+$168,655
King: 3.2×
Rent: 3BR family home
$1,700–$2,600/mo
Median SFH purchase price
$390,000
Dance Training
Kansas City Ballet (professional company) nearby. Multiple elite competitive studios in the OP area. Strong youth competition circuit throughout the metro.
Healthcare
University of Kansas Health System and Children's Mercy Hospital KC — both nationally ranked. Excellent primary care availability. Lower costs than coastal cities.
Career & Remote Work
Sprint HQ, Garmin, and healthcare IT companies locally. Excellent for remote workers — extremely low cost of living relative to income. No city income tax.
Musical Theater
Strong
The Coterie Theatre in Kansas City is nationally recognized as one of the top professional youth theater companies in the US — productions, training programs, and a culture of serious youth training. UMKC Conservatory of Music and Dance has an MT program that influences local studio culture and provides a visible college pathway. Multiple competition-active studios in the Johnson County corridor. Strong school performing arts programs in Blue Valley and Shawnee Mission districts. Active regional competition scene.
Safety
Violent crime rate:80 per 100KVery Safe

US national average: ~370/100K. Lower suburbs are typically 50–80% safer than city-wide averages shown.

Pros
  • +Among cheapest major metros in US
  • +Top-ranked school district (Blue Valley)
  • +Safe suburban feel
  • +KC Ballet professional company nearby
  • +Low property taxes vs. IL/NJ
Cons
  • −Kansas income tax ~5.7%
  • −Less tech job market depth
  • −Tornado risk
  • −Culturally less diverse than coastal metros
Internet Quality
Excellent1,000+ Mbps
AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber both serve the KC metro. Overland Park consistently ranks among the best-connected suburbs nationally.
Quick Stats
School rating
9/10
Healthcare rating
8/10
Tech job market
fair
Remote friendly
Yes

Financial estimates assume $360K gross income: FICA 7.65% + rough federal bracket + state rate shown. Does not include city income taxes, municipal taxes, or deductions. Actual tax liability varies. Consult a CPA.