Cost of Living Calculator - Bellingham, Washington vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 33.9% cheaper than Bellingham, Washington.

You would need a salary of $33,036 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bellingham, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Bellingham, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% cheaper in Hays
than in Bellingham, Washington
Bellingham, WA vs Hays, KS
Compared to Bellingham, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.9% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  44.0% higher
  Commute
  28.7% lower
  Health
  7.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.9% lower

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