Olathe, Kansas vs. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is 1.8% more expensive than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $50,921 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is more expensive than Olathe, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
64% more expensive in Philadelphia
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Philadelphia, PA
Compared to Olathe, Philadelphia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  41.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.7% higher
  Commute
  64.2% higher
  Health
  0.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher