Cost of Living Calculator - Hays, Kansas vs Aspen, Colorado


The cost of living in Aspen, Colorado is 275.8% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $187,899 in Aspen, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Aspen, Colorado is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1236% more expensive in Aspen
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs Aspen, CO
Compared to Hays, Aspen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  275.8% 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
  21.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  808.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.2% lower
  Commute
  33.0% higher
  Health
  22.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  28.3% higher

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