Hays, Kansas vs. Lakewood, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 59.6% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $79,791 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
150% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Lakewood, CO
Compared to Hays, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  59.6% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  100.2% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.1% higher