Carmel, Indiana vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 10.0% cheaper than Carmel, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $45,022 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Carmel, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Carmel, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
27% cheaper in Olathe
than in Carmel, Indiana
Carmel, IN vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Carmel, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.0% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.4% higher
  Commute
  4.5% lower
  Health
  1.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher