Normal, Illinois vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 1.1% cheaper than Normal, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $49,453 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Normal, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Normal, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
17% cheaper in Hays
than in Normal, Illinois
Normal, IL vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Normal, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% 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
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  13.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.2% higher
  Commute
  16.2% lower
  Health
  4.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower