Belleville, KS vs Colby, KS

Belleville is moderately more affordable than Colby, with a 14.4% lower cost of living index. Belleville scores 56 compared to 66 for Colby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colby can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Belleville is $619/month compared to $736/month in Colby — a 16% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Belleville is more affordable at $78,200 median vs $150,700.

Median household income in Belleville is $51,136 compared to $66,731 in Colby (-23.4%). While Colby is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Belleville spend roughly 14.5% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Colby.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (54.1°F vs 51.7°F). Belleville receives more rainfall at 28.4" per year compared to 19.1" in Colby.