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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd save $137/month moving to Ann Arbor, MI

$150.0K in your current city equals $148.4K in Ann Arbor, MI

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↓ 1.8%
Less expensive
Monthly Impact
$137
Savings
Annual Impact
$1.6K
Per year

Based on monthly living costs (rent, groceries, utilities, transport, healthcare). Home purchase prices shown separately below.

Olathe, KS

Population:147K
Cost Index:
100
100 = national average
Median Home:$422K

Ann Arbor, MI

Population:119K
Cost Index:
98
(2% below avg)
Median Home:$516K

Olathe, KS

The Sunflower State

147K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Kansas, this city has a population of 147K residents.

Ann Arbor, MI

The Great Lakes State

119K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Michigan, this city has a population of 119K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Olathe, KS vs Ann Arbor, MI

Housing
↓ 25.6%
Olathe, KS
$1,844
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,371
Difference
$472
less
Transportation
↑ 29.7%
Olathe, KS
$1,183
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,535
Difference
$352
more
Other
↑ 4.6%
Olathe, KS
$1,564
Ann Arbor, MI
$1,636
Difference
$71.74
more
Healthcare
↓ 7.0%
Olathe, KS
$599
Ann Arbor, MI
$557
Difference
$41.66
less
All Utilities
↑ 4.3%
Olathe, KS
$528
Ann Arbor, MI
$551
Difference
$22.67
more
Groceries
↑ 0.2%
Olathe, KS
$936
Ann Arbor, MI
$938
Difference
$1.89
more

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$947
To$1,312
↑ $365
1 Bed
From$1,038
To$1,337
↑ $299
2 Bed
From$1,175
To$1,595
↑ $420
3 Bed
From$1,530
To$1,910
↑ $380
Olathe, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,130–$1,380/mo

Ann Arbor, MIZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,320–$1,740/mo

💡 Note: Rent prices are based on HUD Fair Market Rent data and represent median costs. Actual prices vary by neighborhood, amenities, and condition. Source: HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents FY2026.

$6,654
Monthly in Olathe, KS
$6,588
Monthly in Ann Arbor, MI
$66.02
Difference

Home Values

Olathe
Ann Arbor
$422K
Median Value
$516K
↑ +3.4%
YoY Change
↑ +2.5%
↑ +35.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +29.5%
$420K - $425K
Price Range
$426K - $544K

Homes in Ann Arbor are 22% more expensive than Olathe

Calculate payment - OlatheCalculate payment - Ann Arbor

Source: Zillow Home Value Index (ZHVI), January 2026

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↑ $2.0K
Per year
Monthly Difference
$170
More take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.4%
Rate difference

Olathe, KS

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Kansas State Tax
Effective: 5.6%
$8.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 30.3%
$45.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,714/month
$104.6K

Ann Arbor, MI

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Michigan State Tax
Effective: 4.3%
$6.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 28.9%
$43.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,884/month
$106.6K

Additional Tax Information

Olathe, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Ann Arbor, MI Tax Rates

Sales Tax:6.0%
Property Tax:1.4%

💡 Note: Tax calculations are estimates based on 2024/2025 tax brackets for single filers with standard deduction. Actual taxes may vary based on filing status, deductions, credits, and local variations.

Environment

Olathe
Ann Arbor
46 Good
Air Quality
55 Moderate
59.3%
Good Air Days
32.8%
97 High
Climate Risk
99 High
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Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
10 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.1°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
10 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kansas and Michigan on TaxTakeHome.com

Where your money goes further

Cities cheaper than Olathe, KS on a $150.0K salary

1.Indianapolis, IN
Save $49.87/mo
2.St. Louis, MO
Save $49.87/mo

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