Wausau, Wisconsin vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 27.9% more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $80,587 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Wausau, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Wausau, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
103% more expensive in Olathe
than in Wausau, Wisconsin
Wausau, WI vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Wausau, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.9% 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
  10.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  133.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  3.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% higher