Newton, Kansas vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 4.0% more expensive than Newton, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $93,563 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Newton, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% more expensive in Hays
than in Newton, Kansas
Newton, KS vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Newton, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.0% 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)
  66.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.7% lower
  Commute
  28.6% lower
  Health
  3.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% higher