Olathe, Kansas vs. Bowling Green, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bowling Green, Missouri is 27.6% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $36,178 in Bowling Green, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bowling Green, Missouri is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Bowling Green
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Bowling Green, MO
Compared to Olathe, Bowling Green is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.6% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  60.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  16.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.0% lower