Rockland, Massachusetts vs. Hays, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hays, Kansas is 32.8% cheaper than Rockland, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $67,217 in Hays, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Rockland, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hays, Kansas is cheaper than Rockland, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Hays
than in Rockland, Massachusetts
Rockland, MA vs. Hays, KS
Compared to Rockland, Hays is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  32.8% 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
  8.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.5% lower
  Commute
  51.8% lower
  Health
  17.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.7% lower