Hays, Kansas vs. Laramie, Wyoming

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Laramie, Wyoming is 14.0% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $57,002 in Laramie, Wyoming to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Laramie, Wyoming is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Laramie
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Laramie, WY
Compared to Hays, Laramie is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.0% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.0% higher
  Commute
  11.1% higher
  Health
  38.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.2% lower