Boston, Massachusetts vs. Colby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 51.9% cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts.

You would need a salary of $24,055 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Boston, Massachusetts.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Boston, Massachusetts
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
77% cheaper in Colby
than in Boston, Massachusetts
Boston, MA vs. Colby, KS
Compared to Boston, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  51.9% 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
  14.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  78.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  20.5% lower
  Commute
  54.9% lower
  Health
  17.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  24.2% lower