| | Olathe, KS | Lawrence, KS | United States |
| Overall | 106.2 | 93.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 101.0 | 98.8 | 100 |
| Health | 101.2 | 105.9 | 100 |
| Housing | 112.5 | 83.8 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $356,500 | $273,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 9,910.0% | 10,460.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 86.4 | 86.9 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 124.6 | 120.4 | 100 |
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I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school More
I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South More
Lived in Olathe since about 1980.
I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package More
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Reviews for Lawrence 
19 Reviews
I don't know why people have written negative reviews about Lawrence, but I have lived here for two years and love it. The quality of life is great - it is a college More
Great college town, wonderful people and community. Fun More
While I was a grad student at KU I lived in Lawrence, KS. I was unimpressed by the town and even less impressed by the over-inflated ego of its inhabitants. Let's be More
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