Hays, Kansas vs. Broomfield, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Broomfield, Colorado is 65.1% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $123,833 in Broomfield, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Broomfield, Colorado is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Broomfield
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Broomfield, CO
Compared to Hays, Broomfield is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  65.1% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  141.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  98.5% higher
  Health
  19.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher