Arlington, Texas vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 19.2% cheaper than Arlington, Texas.

You would need a salary of $40,377 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Arlington, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Arlington, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hays
than in Arlington, Texas
Arlington, TX vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Arlington, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.2% 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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  12.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  49.0% lower
  Health
  5.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower