Silver Spring, Maryland vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 21.2% cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $116,657 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Silver Spring, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
34% cheaper in Olathe
than in Silver Spring, Maryland
Silver Spring, MD vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Silver Spring, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.2% 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
  10.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.4% lower
  Commute
  38.7% lower
  Health
  16.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher