Montrose, Colorado vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 13.9% cheaper than Montrose, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $43,069 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Montrose, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Montrose, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
46% cheaper in Hays
than in Montrose, Colorado
Montrose, CO vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Montrose, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.9% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.5% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  29.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.3% higher