Olathe, Kansas vs. Monroe, Louisiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Monroe, Louisiana is 21.6% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $86,208 in Monroe, Louisiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Monroe, Louisiana is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Monroe
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Monroe, LA
Compared to Olathe, Monroe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.6% 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
  9.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  3.0% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% lower