Cost of Living Calculator - Kearney, Nebraska vs Colby, Kansas


The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 17.5% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $61,859 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
42% cheaper in Colby
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs Colby, KS
Compared to Kearney, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  17.5% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  40.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.7% higher
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  29.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.5% lower

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