Pocatello, Idaho vs. Colby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 14.5% cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho.

You would need a salary of $42,758 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Pocatello, Idaho.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Pocatello, Idaho
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% cheaper in Colby
than in Pocatello, Idaho
Pocatello, ID vs. Colby, KS
Compared to Pocatello, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.5% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  19.9% lower
  Health
  2.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% higher