Hays, Kansas vs. Normal, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Normal, Illinois is 1.1% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $90,995 in Normal, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Normal, Illinois is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
20% more expensive in Normal
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Normal, IL
Compared to Hays, Normal is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  11.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% lower
  Commute
  19.3% higher
  Health
  4.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher

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