Hays, Kansas vs. Louisville, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 10.2% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $264,472 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Louisville
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Louisville, KY
Compared to Hays, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.2% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  10.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.6% lower
  Commute
  76.4% higher
  Health
  9.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower