Seattle, Washington vs. Colby, Kansas

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colby, Kansas is 56.0% cheaper than Seattle, Washington.

You would need a salary of $32,986 in Colby, Kansas to maintain the standard of living you have in Seattle, Washington.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colby, Kansas is cheaper than Seattle, Washington
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
81% cheaper in Colby
than in Seattle, Washington
Seattle, WA vs. Colby, KS
Compared to Seattle, Colby is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  56.0% 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
  12.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  82.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  34.9% higher
  Commute
  56.7% lower
  Health
  19.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% lower

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