Hays, Kansas vs. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is 3.7% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $52,880 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
63% more expensive in Oklahoma City
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Oklahoma City, OK
Compared to Hays, Oklahoma City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.7% 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
  3.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  27.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.3% lower
  Commute
  63.2% higher
  Health
  1.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.8% lower