Huntsville, Alabama vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 10.3% cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama.

You would need a salary of $111,286 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Huntsville, Alabama.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Huntsville, Alabama
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
13% cheaper in Hays
than in Huntsville, Alabama
Huntsville, AL vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Huntsville, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.3% 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
  2.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  17.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.4% higher
  Commute
  27.4% lower
  Health
  15.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower