Hays, KS vs Lansing, KS

Hays is moderately more affordable than Lansing, with a 13.6% lower cost of living index. Hays scores 76 compared to 88 for Lansing, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lansing can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Hays is $890/month compared to $1,163/month in Lansing — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Hays is more affordable at $220,100 median vs $247,500.

Median household income in Hays is $56,861 compared to $100,871 in Lansing (-43.6%). While Lansing is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Hays spend roughly 18.8% of their income on rent, more than the 13.8% in Lansing.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.8°F vs 54.7°F). Lansing receives more rainfall at 39.3" per year compared to 24.8" in Hays.