Monticello, Indiana vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 5.0% more expensive than Monticello, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $52,516 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Monticello, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Monticello, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
22% more expensive in Hays
than in Monticello, Indiana
Monticello, IN vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Monticello, Hays 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  33.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  8.6% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher