Olathe, Kansas vs. Pekin, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Pekin, Illinois is 26.9% cheaper than Olathe, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $36,566 in Pekin, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Olathe, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pekin, Illinois is cheaper than Olathe, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
70% cheaper in Pekin
than in Olathe, Kansas
Olathe, KS vs. Pekin, IL
Compared to Olathe, Pekin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.9% 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
  8.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  12.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.6% lower

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