Benton, Arkansas vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 3.6% cheaper than Benton, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $72,334 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Benton, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Benton, Arkansas
• Transportation is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Transportation
34% cheaper in Hays
than in Benton, Arkansas
Benton, AR vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Benton, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.6% 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
  2.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  14.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% higher