Cherryvale, KS vs Colby, KS

Cherryvale is moderately more affordable than Colby, with a 14.3% lower cost of living index. Cherryvale 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 Cherryvale is $688/month compared to $736/month in Colby — a 7% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Cherryvale is more affordable at $53,300 median vs $150,700.

Median household income in Cherryvale is $47,411 compared to $66,731 in Colby (-29%). 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 Cherryvale spend roughly 17.4% of their income on rent, more than the 13.2% in Colby.

Climate-wise, Cherryvale is notably warmer with an average of 58°F compared to 51.7°F in Colby. Cherryvale receives more rainfall at 37.9" per year compared to 19.1" in Colby.