Cost of Living Calculator - Portland, Oregon vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 38.5% cheaper than Portland, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $46,110 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Portland, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Portland, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
58% cheaper in Hays
than in Portland, Oregon
Portland, OR vs Hays, KS
Compared to Portland, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  38.5% 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
  5.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  25.7% higher
  Commute
  55.0% lower
  Health
  15.5% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.0% lower

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