Olathe, Kansas vs. Palm Springs, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Palm Springs, California is 29.8% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $51,911 in Palm Springs, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Palm Springs, California is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
73% more expensive in Palm Springs
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Palm Springs, CA
Compared to Olathe, Palm Springs is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.8% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.9% higher
  Commute
  50.6% higher
  Health
  13.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.3% lower