Cost of Living Calculator - Fairbanks, Alaska vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 1.1% more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska.

You would need a salary of $101,081 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fairbanks, Alaska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Fairbanks, Alaska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% more expensive in Olathe
than in Fairbanks, Alaska
Fairbanks, AK vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Fairbanks, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  24.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  26.1% lower
  Commute
  15.0% higher
  Health
  21.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.3% lower

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