Lakewood, Colorado vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 20.6% cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $39,684 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lakewood, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Lakewood, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Olathe
than in Lakewood, Colorado
Lakewood, CO vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Lakewood, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  0.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  36.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% higher
  Commute
  26.2% lower
  Health
  21.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% higher