Cost of Living Calculator - Merriam, Kansas vs Colby, Kansas


The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 21.4% cheaper than Merriam, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $39,297 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Merriam, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Merriam, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Colby
than in Merriam, Kansas
Merriam, KS vs Colby, KS
Compared to Merriam, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.4% 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
  3.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  28.4% lower
  Health
  3.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  11.5% lower

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