Colby, WI vs Edgerton, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Colby is 18.9% cheaper than Edgerton. With a cost index of 69 vs 85, the difference would have a meaningful impact on a household's monthly budget. Someone relocating from Colby to Edgerton should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Colby is $821/month compared to $1,081/month in Edgerton — a 24% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colby is more affordable at $147,900 median vs $243,900.

Median household income in Colby is $52,574 compared to $84,185 in Edgerton (-37.5%). While Edgerton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colby spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, more than the 15.4% in Edgerton.