Hays, Kansas vs. Arvada, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Arvada, Colorado is 61.8% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $80,897 in Arvada, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Arvada, Colorado is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
153% more expensive in Arvada
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Arvada, CO
Compared to Hays, Arvada is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  61.8% higher
      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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  127.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  100.3% higher
  Health
  20.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.6% higher