Cost of Living Calculator - Preston, Idaho vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 13.6% cheaper than Preston, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $43,206 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Preston, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Preston, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
38% cheaper in Hays
than in Preston, Idaho
Preston, ID vs Hays, KS
Compared to Preston, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.6% 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
  6.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  23.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.1% higher
  Commute
  31.5% lower
  Health
  3.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.1% higher

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