Douglass, KS vs Rolla, KS

Rolla is moderately more affordable than Douglass, with a 14.8% lower cost of living index. Douglass scores 67 compared to 58 for Rolla, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Douglass can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Douglass is $869/month compared to $713/month in Rolla — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Rolla is more affordable at $69,200 median vs $115,300.

Median household income in Douglass is $70,735 compared to $61,250 in Rolla (+15.5%). While Douglass is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Douglass spend roughly 14.7% of their income on rent, more than the 14% in Rolla.