Cost of Living Calculator - Waterloo, Illinois vs Olathe, Kansas


The cost of living in Olathe, Kansas is 13.5% more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,773 in Olathe, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Olathe, Kansas is more expensive than Waterloo, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Olathe
than in Waterloo, Illinois
Waterloo, IL vs Olathe, KS
Compared to Waterloo, Olathe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.5% higher
      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% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  38.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  12.6% lower
  Health
  6.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.8% higher

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