Hays, Kansas vs. Storm Lake, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Storm Lake, Iowa is 9.0% cheaper than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $45,516 in Storm Lake, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Storm Lake, Iowa is cheaper than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
33% cheaper in Storm Lake
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Storm Lake, IA
Compared to Hays, Storm Lake 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
  3.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% lower
  Commute
  2.4% higher
  Health
  11.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.1% lower