Evanston, Illinois vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 16.3% cheaper than Evanston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $104,606 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Evanston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Evanston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Olathe
than in Evanston, Illinois
Evanston, IL vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Evanston, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  0.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  32.8% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher