Cost of Living Calculator - Mill Valley, California vs Hays, Kansas


The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 70.3% cheaper than Mill Valley, California.

You would need a salary of $29,665 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Mill Valley, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Mill Valley, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
87% cheaper in Hays
than in Mill Valley, California
Mill Valley, CA vs Hays, KS
Compared to Mill Valley, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  70.3% 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
  16.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  88.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  52.2% lower
  Health
  5.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.6% lower

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