Olathe, Kansas vs. Rochester, New York

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Rochester, New York is 19.3% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $80,698 in Rochester, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Rochester, New York is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Rochester
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Rochester, NY
Compared to Olathe, Rochester is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.3% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  71.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.1% higher
  Commute
  4.9% higher
  Health
  6.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.0% lower