Hays, Kansas vs. Liberal, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Liberal, Kansas is 9.0% cheaper than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $68,274 in Liberal, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Liberal, Kansas is cheaper than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
41% cheaper in Liberal
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Liberal, KS
Compared to Hays, Liberal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  4.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  14.0% higher
  Health
  8.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.1% lower