Bettendorf, Iowa vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 16.5% more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,548 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Bettendorf, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% more expensive in Olathe
than in Bettendorf, Iowa
Bettendorf, IA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Bettendorf, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.7% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.3% higher