Hays, Kansas vs. Harlingen, Texas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Harlingen, Texas is 13.1% cheaper than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $65,141 in Harlingen, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Harlingen, Texas is cheaper than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Harlingen
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Harlingen, TX
Compared to Hays, Harlingen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.1% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% lower
  Commute
  24.6% higher
  Health
  4.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  23.4% lower