Olathe, Kansas vs. Columbia, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbia, Missouri is 12.9% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,260 in Columbia, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbia, Missouri is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Columbia
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Columbia, MO
Compared to Olathe, Columbia is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.9% 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
  2.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% lower
  Commute
  14.6% lower
  Health
  23.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% lower