Hays, Kansas vs. Hastings, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hastings, Nebraska is 4.3% cheaper than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $47,850 in Hastings, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hastings, Nebraska is cheaper than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hastings
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Hastings, NE
Compared to Hays, Hastings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.3% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  30.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.8% lower
  Commute
  3.2% higher
  Health
  43.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower