Cost of Living Calculator - Lincoln, Nebraska vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 11.0% cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $177,923 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Lincoln, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Lincoln, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
14% cheaper in Hays
than in Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE vs Hays, KS
Compared to Lincoln, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.0% 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
  0.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.8% higher
  Commute
  23.0% lower
  Health
  22.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% higher

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