Golden, Colorado vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 45.6% cheaper than Golden, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $54,448 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Golden, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Golden, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Hays
than in Golden, Colorado
Golden, CO vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Golden, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.6% 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
  6.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  69.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  15.7% higher
  Commute
  48.2% lower
  Health
  25.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% lower