Cost of Living Calculator - Charleston, Illinois vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 15.0% more expensive than Charleston, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $86,229 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Charleston, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Charleston, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
89% more expensive in Hays
than in Charleston, Illinois
Charleston, IL vs Hays, KS
Compared to Charleston, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  15.0% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  89.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  1.9% higher
  Health
  5.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.6% higher

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