Salt Lake City, Utah vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 15.5% cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah.

You would need a salary of $49,015 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Salt Lake City, Utah
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Olathe
than in Salt Lake City, Utah
Salt Lake City, UT vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Salt Lake City, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.5% 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
  5.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.3% higher
  Commute
  7.5% lower
  Health
  0.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher