Yankton, South Dakota vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 1.5% cheaper than Yankton, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $49,274 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Yankton, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Yankton, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
6% cheaper in Hays
than in Yankton, South Dakota
Yankton, SD vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Yankton, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.5% 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
  0.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% higher
  Commute
  6.7% lower
  Health
  12.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower