The Woodlands, Texas vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 27.3% cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas.

You would need a salary of $138,940 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in The Woodlands, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than The Woodlands, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Hays
than in The Woodlands, Texas
The Woodlands, TX vs. Hays, KS
Compared to The Woodlands, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.3% 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
  4.0% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% higher
  Commute
  39.3% lower
  Health
  4.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.5% higher