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Cost of Living Comparison 2026

Data: HUD rent estimates, BLS cost of living

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You'd spend $608/month more in Rochester, MN

$150.0K in your current city equals $157.3K in Rochester, MN

Rent data from HUD ZIP-level estimates · COL index from Kansas City, MO-KS area
Overall Cost
↑ 8.1%
More expensive
Monthly Impact
$608
Extra cost
Annual Impact
$7.3K
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

Rochester, MN

Population:122K
Cost Index:
108
(8% above avg)
Median Home:$346K

Olathe, KS

The Sunflower State

147K
Population
State Tax
Yes

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

Rochester, MN

The North Star State

122K
Population
State Tax
Yes

Located in Minnesota, this city has a population of 122K residents.

Cost Breakdown by Category

Annual spending: Olathe, KS vs Rochester, MN

Housing
↑ 19.0%
Olathe, KS
$1,844
Rochester, MN
$2,193
Difference
$350
more
Healthcare
↑ 19.8%
Olathe, KS
$599
Rochester, MN
$718
Difference
$119
more
Transportation
↑ 5.2%
Olathe, KS
$1,183
Rochester, MN
$1,244
Difference
$61.01
more
All Utilities
↓ 8.6%
Olathe, KS
$528
Rochester, MN
$483
Difference
$45.69
less
Groceries
↑ 4.4%
Olathe, KS
$936
Rochester, MN
$977
Difference
$40.90
more
Other
↓ 0.6%
Olathe, KS
$1,564
Rochester, MN
$1,555
Difference
$9.07
less

🏠Rent Comparison

Studio
From$947
To$870
↓ $77.00
1 Bed
From$1,038
To$931
↓ $107
2 Bed
From$1,175
To$1,104
↓ $71.00
3 Bed
From$1,530
To$1,533
↑ $3.00
Olathe, KSZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,130–$1,380/mo

Rochester, MNZIP-level data

1BR range: $1,040–$1,430/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
$7,170
Monthly in Rochester, MN
$516
Difference

Home Values

Olathe
Rochester
$422K
Median Value
$346K
↑ +3.4%
YoY Change
↑ +3.5%
↑ +35.8%
5-Year Change
↑ +27.5%
$420K - $425K
Price Range
$278K - $451K

Homes in Rochester are 18% less expensive than Olathe

Calculate payment - OlatheCalculate payment - Rochester

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

Tax Comparison

Annual tax burden comparison at $150.0K salary

Tax Savings
↓ $2.0K
More taxes
Monthly Difference
$168
Less take-home
Effective Rate Diff
1.3%
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

Rochester, MN

Federal Income Tax
Effective: 18.9%
$25.5K
Minnesota State Tax
Effective: 7.0%
$10.4K
FICA Taxes
Social Security + Medicare
$11.5K
Total Taxes
Effective: 31.6%
$47.4K
Take-Home Pay
$8,546/month
$102.6K

Additional Tax Information

Olathe, KS Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.7%
Property Tax:1.3%

Rochester, MN Tax Rates

Sales Tax:8.0%
Property Tax:1.1%

💡 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
Rochester
46 Good
Air Quality
36 Good
59.3%
Good Air Days
72.4%
97 High
Climate Risk
95 High
🌊🌡🌪
Top Hazards
🌊🌡🌪
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
14 days
▲+3.3°F
2050 Outlook
▲+3.7°F
44 days
Heat Days >95°F
14 days

💰 See how taxes change too — compare take-home pay between Kansas and Minnesota 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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