Overland Park

Overland Park is a city located in Kansas, It is the largest city in Johnson County, Kansas, United States, and the second-most populous city in the state of Kansas. It is one of four principal cities in the Kansas City metropolitan area and the most populous suburb of Kansas City, Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population of the city was 197,238. It is also known for being one of the largest cities in the US that is a suburban city that uses the Kansas City street system.Wikipedia

The Great Plains represent some of the most genuinely affordable cost of living in the United States. Cities like Omaha, Kansas City, and Des Moines consistently rank near the top of affordability indices while maintaining real cultural amenities. Kansas City has emerged as a surprising food, arts, and startup destination. Omaha's financial services backbone — anchored by Berkshire Hathaway and a cluster of insurance and banking firms — provides white-collar economic stability that defies the region's agricultural image.

The trade-off is climate volatility. Tornado Alley runs directly through this region, with the world's highest concentration of significant tornadoes. Winters bring blizzards and wind chills far below zero, while summers are hot and humid in the east, hotter and drier to the west. The Great Plains remain one of the least densely populated regions in the Lower 48 — long drives between cities, limited public transit, and a car-dependent lifestyle are material considerations for urban transplants.