Lancaster, Pennsylvania vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 10.8% cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $44,578 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Lancaster, Pennsylvania
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Hays
than in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Lancaster, PA vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Lancaster, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  4.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  6.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher