Hays, Kansas vs. Omaha, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Omaha, Nebraska is 10.3% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $121,351 in Omaha, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Omaha, Nebraska is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
12% more expensive in Omaha
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Omaha, NE
Compared to Hays, Omaha is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  1.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  39.7% higher
  Health
  9.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.5% lower