Cost of Living Calculator - Grimes, Iowa vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 9.7% more expensive than Grimes, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,261 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Grimes, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Grimes, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
18% more expensive in Olathe
than in Grimes, Iowa
Grimes, IA vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Grimes, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.7% 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
  0.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.9% higher
  Commute
  7.6% higher
  Health
  1.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  22.1% higher

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