Memphis, Tennessee vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 5.0% more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee.

You would need a salary of $26,258 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Memphis, Tennessee.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is more expensive than Memphis, Tennessee
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% more expensive in Hays
than in Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis, TN vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Memphis, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.0% 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
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  110.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% higher
  Commute
  38.1% lower
  Health
  8.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher