San Mateo, California vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 58.9% cheaper than San Mateo, California.

You would need a salary of $20,571 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in San Mateo, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than San Mateo, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% cheaper in Olathe
than in San Mateo, California
San Mateo, CA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to San Mateo, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  58.9% 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
  13.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  81.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% higher
  Commute
  39.7% lower
  Health
  13.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.2% lower