Cimarron, KS vs Colby, KS

Colby is moderately more affordable than Cimarron, with a 6.7% lower cost of living index. Cimarron scores 70 compared to 66 for Colby, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Cimarron can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Cimarron is $849/month compared to $736/month in Colby — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colby is more affordable at $150,700 median vs $162,500.

Median household income in Cimarron is $92,762 compared to $66,731 in Colby (+39%). While Cimarron is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cimarron spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 13.2% in Colby.

Climate-wise, Cimarron is notably warmer with an average of 55.9°F compared to 51.7°F in Colby. Cimarron receives more rainfall at 22" per year compared to 19.1" in Colby.