Cedar Falls, Iowa vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 0.6% more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $75,464 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Cedar Falls, Iowa
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
19% more expensive in Hays
than in Cedar Falls, Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Cedar Falls, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.6% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.3% higher
  Commute
  4.4% lower
  Health
  0.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.2% higher