Urbandale, Iowa vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 13.0% more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $79,134 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Urbandale, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Urbandale, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% more expensive in Olathe
than in Urbandale, Iowa
Urbandale, IA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Urbandale, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  18.5% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.4% higher