Cost of Living Calculator - Hays, Kansas vs Tempe, Arizona


The cost of living in Tempe, Arizona is 38.3% more expensive than Hays, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $103,747 in Tempe, Arizona to maintain the standard of living you have in Hays, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Tempe, Arizona is more expensive than Hays, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
90% more expensive in Tempe
than in Hays, Kansas
Hays, KS vs Tempe, AZ
Compared to Hays, Tempe is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.3% higher
      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
  0.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  84.8% higher
  Health
  11.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher

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