Liberal, Kansas vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 9.9% more expensive than Liberal, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,926 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Liberal, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Liberal, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
69% more expensive in Hays
than in Liberal, Kansas
Liberal, KS vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Liberal, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.9% 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
  4.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  68.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  12.3% lower
  Health
  8.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.5% higher