Columbia, Maryland vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 31.2% cheaper than Columbia, Maryland.

You would need a salary of $52,294 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Columbia, Maryland.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Columbia, Maryland
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Hays
than in Columbia, Maryland
Columbia, MD vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Columbia, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.2% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.5% lower
  Commute
  45.8% lower
  Health
  20.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  16.2% lower