Charleston, Illinois vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 45.6% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $109,216 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
200% more expensive in Olathe
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Charleston, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  8.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  174.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  50.5% higher
  Health
  8.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.3% higher