Knoxville, Tennessee vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 9.2% cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $45,424 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Knoxville, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Knoxville, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% cheaper in Hays
than in Knoxville, Tennessee
Knoxville, TN vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Knoxville, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  9.2% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.0% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  7.3% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.0% higher