Bonner Springs, KS vs Hays, KS

Hays is moderately more affordable than Bonner Springs, with a 9.4% lower cost of living index. Bonner Springs scores 83 compared to 76 for Hays, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Bonner Springs can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Bonner Springs is $1,069/month compared to $890/month in Hays — a 20% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hays is more affordable at $220,100 median vs $223,800.

Median household income in Bonner Springs is $81,865 compared to $56,861 in Hays (+44%). While Bonner Springs is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Bonner Springs spend roughly 15.7% of their income on rent, less than the 18.8% in Hays.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (56.9°F vs 54.8°F). Bonner Springs receives more rainfall at 38.1" per year compared to 24.8" in Hays.