Birmingham, Alabama vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 36.2% more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $68,098 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Birmingham, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Birmingham, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
251% more expensive in Olathe
than in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Birmingham, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.2% 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
  8.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  298.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  17.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  17.5% higher