Hays, Kansas vs. Columbus, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Columbus, Indiana is 2.2% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $76,658 in Columbus, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Columbus, Indiana is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
2% more expensive in Columbus
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Columbus, IN
Compared to Hays, Columbus is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  2.2% 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
  3.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  18.6% higher
  Health
  10.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.2% higher