Denver, Colorado vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 36.3% cheaper than Denver, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $63,693 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denver, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Denver, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
61% cheaper in Hays
than in Denver, Colorado
Denver, CO vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Denver, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  36.3% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  49.6% lower
  Health
  24.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower