Ames, Iowa vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 14.2% more expensive than Ames, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $106,183 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ames, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Ames, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Olathe
than in Ames, Iowa
Ames, IA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Ames, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.2% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  42.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  28.6% higher
  Health
  16.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.8% higher