Tacoma, Washington vs. Colby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 37.5% cheaper than Tacoma, Washington.

You would need a salary of $31,271 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Tacoma, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Tacoma, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% cheaper in Colby
than in Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma, WA vs. Colby, KS
Compared to Tacoma, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  37.5% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  58.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  36.9% higher
  Commute
  50.1% lower
  Health
  18.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.8% lower