Minneapolis, Minnesota vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 1.8% cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $49,095 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% cheaper in Olathe
than in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Minneapolis, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.8% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.6% lower
  Commute
  20.4% lower
  Health
  33.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher