Olathe, Kansas vs. Salt Lake City, Utah

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah is 18.3% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $59,166 in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Salt Lake City, Utah is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
40% more expensive in Salt Lake City
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Salt Lake City, UT
Compared to Olathe, Salt Lake City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.3% 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
  5.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% lower
  Commute
  8.1% higher
  Health
  0.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.2% lower