Fort Smith, Arkansas vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 37.5% more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $68,733 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Fort Smith, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
129% more expensive in Olathe
than in Fort Smith, Arkansas
Fort_Smith, AR vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Fort_Smith, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  136.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.5% higher
  Commute
  17.7% higher
  Health
  8.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher