Lacey, Washington vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 26.1% cheaper than Lacey, Washington.

You would need a salary of $36,933 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lacey, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Lacey, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hays
than in Lacey, Washington
Lacey, WA vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Lacey, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.1% lower
      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
  2.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.8% higher
  Commute
  41.7% lower
  Health
  20.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.0% lower