Colby, WI vs La Farge, WI

La Farge is moderately more affordable than Colby, with a 9.5% lower cost of living index. Colby scores 69 compared to 63 for La Farge, 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 $821/month compared to $725/month in La Farge — a 13% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: La Farge is more affordable at $111,300 median vs $147,900.

Median household income in Colby is $52,574 compared to $39,200 in La Farge (+34.1%). 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 La Farge.