Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 27.4% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $95,581 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Olathe
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar_Falls, IA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Cedar_Falls, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.0% higher
  Commute
  41.2% higher
  Health
  3.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.1% higher