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


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 12.5% cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $65,645 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
15% cheaper in Hays
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs Hays, KS
Compared to Edwardsville, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.5% 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
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  37.1% lower
  Health
  10.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.1% lower

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