Hays, Kansas vs. Detroit, Michigan

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Detroit, Michigan is 9.0% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $54,484 in Detroit, Michigan to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Detroit, Michigan is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
204% more expensive in Detroit
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Detroit, MI
Compared to Hays, Detroit is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.0% 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
  9.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.7% lower
  Commute
  204.8% higher
  Health
  21.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower