Raleigh, North Carolina vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 0.7% more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $100,684 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
13% more expensive in Olathe
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Raleigh, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.0% higher
  Commute
  2.5% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher