Iowa City, Iowa vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 18.2% more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $82,764 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Iowa City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Iowa City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% more expensive in Olathe
than in Iowa City, Iowa
Iowa City, IA vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Iowa City, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  18.2% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% higher
  Commute
  26.1% higher
  Health
  2.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher