Hays, Kansas vs. Prescott, Arizona

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Prescott, Arizona is 50.0% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $180,000 in Prescott, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Prescott, Arizona is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
155% more expensive in Prescott
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Prescott, AZ
Compared to Hays, Prescott is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  50.0% 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
  2.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  103.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  41.7% higher
  Health
  23.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower