Hays, Kansas vs. Bozeman, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bozeman, Montana is 53.9% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $76,966 in Bozeman, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bozeman, Montana is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
190% more expensive in Bozeman
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Bozeman, MT
Compared to Hays, Bozeman is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  53.9% higher
      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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.6% lower
  Commute
  21.9% higher
  Health
  2.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.0% higher