Colby, KS vs Fredonia, KS

Fredonia is moderately more affordable than Colby, with a 9.8% lower cost of living index. Colby scores 66 compared to 60 for Fredonia, 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 Colby is $736/month compared to $712/month in Fredonia — a 3% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Fredonia is more affordable at $87,700 median vs $150,700.

Median household income in Colby is $66,731 compared to $61,250 in Fredonia (+8.9%). The higher salaries in Colby partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Colby spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 13.9% in Fredonia.

Climate-wise, Fredonia is notably warmer with an average of 58°F compared to 51.7°F in Colby. Fredonia receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 19.1" in Colby.