Jersey City, New Jersey vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 28.6% cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey.

You would need a salary of $54,977 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Jersey City, New Jersey.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Jersey City, New Jersey
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Olathe
than in Jersey City, New Jersey
Jersey City, NJ vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Jersey City, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.6% 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
  6.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.4% lower
  Commute
  43.8% lower
  Health
  1.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% higher