Olathe, Kansas vs. Boulder, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 62.6% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $142,241 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
179% more expensive in Boulder
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Boulder, CO
Compared to Olathe, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.6% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  182.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  10.2% higher
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% lower