Cost of Living Calculator - Mount Prospect, Illinois vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 7.3% cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $92,716 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mount Prospect, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Mount Prospect, Illinois
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
30% cheaper in Olathe
than in Mount Prospect, Illinois
Mount Prospect, IL vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Mount Prospect, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.3% 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
  1.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% higher
  Commute
  30.5% lower
  Health
  15.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% higher

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