Edwardsville, Illinois vs. Colby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 20.6% cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $15,871 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Edwardsville, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Edwardsville, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
43% cheaper in Colby
than in Edwardsville, Illinois
Edwardsville, IL vs. Colby, KS
Compared to Edwardsville, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  20.6% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  35.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.0% lower
  Commute
  36.0% lower
  Health
  11.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.8% lower