Colby, KS vs Haysville, KS

Colby is moderately more affordable than Haysville, with a 10.2% lower cost of living index. Colby scores 66 compared to 73 for Haysville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Haysville 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 $966/month in Haysville — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colby is more affordable at $150,700 median vs $155,100.

Median household income in Colby is $66,731 compared to $69,057 in Haysville (-3.4%). Haysville does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Colby spend roughly 13.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.8% in Haysville.

Climate-wise, Haysville is notably warmer with an average of 57.7°F compared to 51.7°F in Colby. Haysville receives more rainfall at 34.3" per year compared to 19.1" in Colby.