Madison, Ohio vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 1.5% cheaper than Madison, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $22,666 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Madison, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Madison, Ohio
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
35% cheaper in Hays
than in Madison, Ohio
Madison, OH vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Madison, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  1.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.1% higher
  Commute
  35.1% lower
  Health
  25.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower