Olathe, Kansas vs. Lafayette, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lafayette, Indiana is 23.0% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $38,506 in Lafayette, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lafayette, Indiana is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Lafayette
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Lafayette, IN
Compared to Olathe, Lafayette is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.0% 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
  7.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  16.9% lower
  Health
  9.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.0% lower