Hays, Kansas vs. Mountain Home, Arkansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Arkansas is 7.7% cheaper than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $46,130 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Arkansas is cheaper than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
16% cheaper in Mountain Home
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs. Mountain Home, AR
Compared to Hays, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.7% 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
  3.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  12.5% higher
  Health
  11.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.9% lower