Colby, WI vs Friendship, WI

Colby, WI and Friendship, WI have a very similar cost of living, with only a 1.3% difference in their overall index. Colby scores 69 while Friendship scores 68 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Colby is $821/month compared to $856/month in Friendship — a 4% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Colby has cheaper rent, Friendship actually has lower median home values ($110,100 vs $147,900).

Median household income in Colby is $52,574 compared to $46,250 in Friendship (+13.7%). 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 Colby spend roughly 18.7% of their income on rent, less than the 22.2% in Friendship.