Bismarck, North Dakota vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 13.9% cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota.

You would need a salary of $43,069 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Bismarck, North Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Bismarck, North Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
29% cheaper in Hays
than in Bismarck, North Dakota
Bismarck, ND vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Bismarck, 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
  3.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  32.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.4% higher
  Commute
  21.2% lower
  Health
  11.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% lower