Cost of Living Calculator - Seattle, Washington vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 38.6% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $86,019 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Olathe
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Seattle, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.6% 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
  7.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  63.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  37.2% lower
  Health
  14.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.6% lower

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