Olathe, KS Cost of Living


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Olathe cost of living score
106.2
More expensive
6.2% higher
than the US average
27.8% higher
than the Kansas average
Olathe, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 106.2, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 6.2% higher than the U.S. average and 27.8% higher than the average for Kansas.

Olathe, KS

Housing costs in Olathe?
A typical home costs $356,500, which is 5.4% more expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 83.7% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Olathe costs $1,240 per month, which is 13.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 21.8% more than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Olathe?
To live comfortably in Olathe, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $68,400 for a family, and $42,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Olathe?
Olathe, KS is a great place to consider relocating if you're looking for an affordable housing option. With a median house value of $356,500, which is significantly lower than the US average of $338,100, Olathe offers great savings for homeowners. This trend continues with the cost of living in Olathe being 103.1 compared to the US average of 100. This means that the overall cost of living in Olathe is 3.1% higher than the US average but still much more affordable than many other areas in the country.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOlatheKansasUnited States
  106.283.1100.0
  10193100
  101.2103.9100.0
  112.560.8100.0
  $356,500$194,100$338,100
  99.1%104.4%100.0%
  86.479.3100.0
  124.694.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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I've lived in Olathe for 12 years. Olathe is a quiet bedroom community with great schools. 21st Century program provides many career path choices at the high school  More

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Over 6 years ago

I'm just going to give it right to ya! Olathe is closer of a normal mid-class neighborhood than say; Overland Park$$$. And if you like hoe-down country style, go South  More

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Lived in Olathe since about 1980. I can say Olathe is a great place to make a living, live life etc. It's one of those places that the UPS driver can leave a package  More

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