Cost of Living Calculator - Olathe, Kansas vs Carlsbad, New Mexico


The cost of living in Carlsbad, New Mexico is 28.9% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $35,548 in Carlsbad, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Carlsbad, New Mexico is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
48% cheaper in Carlsbad
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs Carlsbad, NM
Compared to Olathe, Carlsbad is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.9% 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
  8.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  19.1% lower
  Health
  14.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.4% lower

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