Tempe, Arizona vs. Olathe, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 8.4% cheaper than Tempe, Arizona.

You would need a salary of $68,672 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tempe, Arizona.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is cheaper than Tempe, Arizona
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Olathe
than in Tempe, Arizona
Tempe, AZ vs. Olathe, KS
Compared to Tempe, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.4% 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
  3.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  9.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% lower
  Commute
  20.1% lower
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.9% higher