Hays Metro Area, KS Cost of Living


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Hays cost of living score
80.4
Less expensive
19.6% lower
than the US average
3.2% lower
than the Kansas average
Hays Kan Metro Area, Kansas gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 80.4, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 19.6% lower than the U.S. average and 3.2% higher than the average for Kansas.

Hays Metro Area, KS

Housing costs in Hays?
A typical home costs $199,000, which is 41.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 2.5% more expensive than the average Kansas home, at $194,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Hays costs $840 per month, which is 41.3% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 15.5% cheaper than the state average of $970.

Can I afford Hays?
To live comfortably in Hays Kan Metro Area, Kansas, a minimum annual income of $38,160 for a family, and $25,600 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Hays?
The cost of living in the Hays, KS Metro Area is significantly lower than the national average. The US average Cost of Living is 100, while the cost of living in Hays is only 80.4. This makes it an affordable place to live for those who want a lower cost of living without sacrificing too much in terms of amenities. Additionally, the median house value in Hays stands at $199,000 which is also much lower than the national average of $338,100. This makes Hays a great place for those trying to make their money go further when it comes to housing costs.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesHaysKansasUnited States
  80.483.1100.0
  94.893100
  104.6103.9100.0
  63.860.8100.0
  $199,000$194,100$338,100
  100.7%104.4%100.0%
  60.679.3100.0
  120.294.8100.0

   100=National Average

   Average Rent by Bedroom Size
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