Hays, Kansas vs. Big Timber, Montana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Big Timber, Montana is 16.3% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $58,170 in Big Timber, Montana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Big Timber, Montana is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
64% more expensive in Big Timber
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Big Timber, MT
Compared to Hays, Big Timber is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  15.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.7% lower
  Commute
  32.6% higher
  Health
  9.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.9% lower