Hays, KS Cost Of Living
Hays's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Kansas
In America
What is the cost of living in Hays, KS?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Hays has an overall cost of living index of 93 which is 0.9x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Kansas, Hays has a cost of living index that's 1.0x higher than Kansas's index of 89.
The standard of living in Hays ranks as #2,137 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Kansas. By definition, that implies Hays ranks as the #4,282 most expensive place in the Sunflower State.
Hays Cost Of Living Vs. Kansas
| Living Expense | Hays | Kansas | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 93 | 89 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 94 | 100 | |
| Health | 108 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 84 | 75 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 100 | 94 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Hays, KS Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Kansas, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
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Detailed Hays Services Costs Vs. Kansas
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Hays
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Hays |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bend, KS | 15,224 | 85 | 0.9x |
