Cost of Living Calculator - Effingham, Illinois vs Colby, Kansas


The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 7.1% cheaper than Effingham, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $46,474 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Effingham, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Effingham, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
24% cheaper in Colby
than in Effingham, Illinois
Effingham, IL vs Colby, KS
Compared to Effingham, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  7.1% 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
  0.2% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.9% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% higher
  Health
  16.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.2% lower

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