Big Sky, Montana vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 29.3% cheaper than Big Sky, Montana.

You would need a salary of $35,330 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Big Sky, Montana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Big Sky, Montana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Hays
than in Big Sky, Montana
Big Sky, MT vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Big Sky, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.3% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  54.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.5% higher
  Commute
  23.6% lower
  Health
  2.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower