Gaithersburg, Maryland vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 16.7% cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $83,279 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Gaithersburg, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Gaithersburg, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Olathe
than in Gaithersburg, Maryland
Gaithersburg, MD vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Gaithersburg, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.7% 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
  9.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  28.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.8% lower
  Commute
  36.5% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.6% higher