Cost of Living Calculator - Lake Forest, California vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 37.5% cheaper than Lake Forest, California.

You would need a salary of $46,892 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lake Forest, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Lake Forest, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Olathe
than in Lake Forest, California
Lake Forest, CA vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Lake Forest, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  22.6% lower
  Health
  8.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.6% higher

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