Hays, Kansas vs. Munster, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Munster, Indiana is 22.7% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $61,364 in Munster, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Munster, Indiana is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% more expensive in Munster
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Munster, IN
Compared to Hays, Munster is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  64.4% higher
  Health
  10.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% higher

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