Colby, WI Cost of Living


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How much do I need to live in Colby, Wisconsin?
$2,430 / month
for a family, 55.0% less expensive than the national average A total of $29,160 for the year for a family.
$2,100 / month
for a single person, 55.9% less expensive than the national average A total of $25,200 for the year for a single person.

Colby cost of living score
77.8
Less expensive
22.2% lower
than the US average
13.5% lower
than the Wisconsin average
Colby, Wisconsin gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 77.8, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 22.2% lower than the U.S. average and 13.5% higher than the average for Wisconsin.

Colby, WI

Housing costs in Colby?
A typical home costs $151,900, which is 55.1% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 37.8% less expensive than the average Wisconsin home, at $244,100. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Colby costs $820 per month, which is 42.7% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 25.6% cheaper than the state average of $1,030.

Can I afford Colby?
To live comfortably in Colby, Wisconsin, a minimum annual income of $29,160 for a family, and $25,200 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Colby?
The cost of living in Colby, WI is quite affordable. According to the Cost of Living Index, it is rated as 7% lower than the national average. This makes it an ideal place for those looking to save money. Prices for groceries, healthcare, housing, and transportation are all lower than the national average. The median home value is $99,400 and the median household income is $57,330. This means that residents of Colby enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without breaking the bank.
   Cost of living score
       Higher than 100 is more expensive than the national average.
       Lower than 100 is less expensive.
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    Unlock$244,100$338,100
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  88.8  Unlock100.0

   100=National Average

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I have lived in Colby, WI for 3 years, and one of the first things I noticed was the poor quality of their water. It tastes disqusting, it is beyond "hard water"  More

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