Cost of Living Calculator
Hays and Ellis County, Kansas are an exceptional places to call home! Are you interested in comparing the cost of living in Hays/Ellis County to your current residence? Access the Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator tool to see how your current community stacks up when looking at housing, food, child care, transportation, health care, other essentials, and local taxes.
Economic Policy Institute Family Budget Calculator
Take a look at the top 10 reasons we think you will enjoy living, working, playing, or retiring in Ellis County!
- Safe communities for families
- $150 million plus in school investments for public and private schools K-12
- Award-winning health care at your doorstep
- Cutting-edge post-secondary educational excellence at your fingertips with Fort Hays State University, Fort Hays Tech | North Central, and Hays Acadamey of Hair Design
- A regional leader in child care expansion and availability of care
- Housing developments to support growth
- Intergenerational care thrives at the Bob & Pat Schmidt Community Center
- A rich arts and culture scene
- Quick commutes
- More than 50 parks, trails, and outdoor living spaces
