Durham, North Carolina vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 16.5% cheaper than Durham, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $41,744 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Durham, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Durham, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Hays
than in Durham, North Carolina
Durham, NC vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Durham, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.5% 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
  1.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.3% higher
  Commute
  30.4% lower
  Health
  6.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.9% higher