Denton, Texas vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 16.3% cheaper than Denton, Texas.

You would need a salary of $41,829 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Denton, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Denton, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% cheaper in Hays
than in Denton, Texas
Denton, TX vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Denton, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  1.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  34.5% lower
  Health
  4.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% higher