Vandalia, Illinois vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 12.6% more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $56,293 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Vandalia, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Vandalia, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
113% more expensive in Hays
than in Vandalia, Illinois
Vandalia, IL vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Vandalia, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  4.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  102.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.9% higher
  Commute
  8.7% lower
  Health
  18.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.2% higher

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