Muncie, Indiana vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 13.8% more expensive than Muncie, Indiana.

You would need a salary of $56,923 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Muncie, Indiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Muncie, Indiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% more expensive in Hays
than in Muncie, Indiana
Muncie, IN vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Muncie, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.8% 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
  7.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  108.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.6% higher
  Commute
  21.4% lower
  Health
  12.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.7% higher