Chama, New Mexico vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 1.1% cheaper than Chama, New Mexico.

You would need a salary of $49,453 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Chama, New Mexico.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Chama, New Mexico
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Hays
than in Chama, New Mexico
Chama, NM vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Chama, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  2.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.6% lower
  Commute
  30.0% lower
  Health
  23.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.3% higher