Des Moines, Iowa vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 31.0% more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $268,558 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Des Moines, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Des Moines, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
102% more expensive in Olathe
than in Des Moines, Iowa
Des Moines, IA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Des Moines, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.0% 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
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  85.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  15.7% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.1% higher