Kearney, Nebraska vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 9.1% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $90,040 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Hays
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Kearney, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.1% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  16.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.1% higher
  Commute
  0.7% lower
  Health
  29.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower