Olathe, Kansas vs. Columbia, Maryland

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Maryland is 14.7% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $114,743 in Columbia, Maryland to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Maryland is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
23% more expensive in Columbia
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Columbia, MD
Compared to Olathe, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.7% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% higher
  Commute
  24.9% higher
  Health
  14.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% higher