Columbia, Maryland vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 12.8% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $65,363 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Olathe
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Columbia, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.8% lower
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.7% lower
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  17.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.6% lower