Cost of Living Calculator - Thornton, Colorado vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 33.8% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $49,675 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
55% cheaper in Hays
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs Hays, KS
Compared to Thornton, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  33.8% 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
  1.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% lower

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