Hays, Kansas vs. Independence, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Independence, Missouri is 5.0% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $105,037 in Independence, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Independence, Missouri is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
57% more expensive in Independence
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Independence, MO
Compared to Hays, Independence is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  3.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  57.8% higher
  Health
  2.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.9% higher