Zip 66062 (Olathe, KS) Cost of Living


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Olathe cost of living score
106.2
More expensive
6.2% higher
than the US average
27.8% higher
than the Kansas average
Olathe (zip 66062), Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.2% higher than the U.S. average and 27.8% higher than the average for Kansas.

Zip 66062 (Olathe, KS)

Housing costs in Olathe?
A typical home costs $358,800, which is 6.1% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 84.9% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Olathe costs $1,330 per month, which is 37.1% more than the national average of $970 and 12.8% more than the state average of $1,160.

Can I afford Olathe?
To live comfortably in Olathe (zip 66062), Kansas, a minimum annual income of $68,760 for a family, and $46,000 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Olathe?
The cost of living in 66062 Olathe, KS is relatively low compared to other cities in the United States. According to Best Places, the cost of living index for this zip code is 90.1, which is 10% lower than the U.S. average. Renting an apartment or house in this area is relatively affordable with median rent prices being around $1,100 per month according to Zillow. Prices for groceries and other goods are also lower than other cities due to the presence of numerous large retailers and local businesses that offer competitive pricing. In addition, Olathe has plenty of entertainment options with great restaurants, parks, and cultural attractions that won't break the bank.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOlatheKansasUnited States
  106.283.1100.0
  101.293100
  101.2103.9100.0
  113.460.8100.0
  $358,800$194,100$338,100
  99.4%104.4%100.0%
  87.179.3100.0
  124.394.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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Over 14 years ago

My daughter has been attending school at USD #233 schools--Sunnyside Elementary, Arbor Creek Elementary,and Chisholm Trail Jr. High--since 2002. This school system,  More

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