Colby, WI vs Lyndon Station, WI

Colby is moderately more affordable than Lyndon Station, with a 6.6% lower cost of living index. Colby scores 69 compared to 74 for Lyndon Station, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Lyndon Station 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 $952/month in Lyndon Station — a 14% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Colby has cheaper rent, Lyndon Station actually has lower median home values ($144,600 vs $147,900).

Median household income in Colby is $52,574 compared to $70,250 in Lyndon Station (-25.2%). While Lyndon Station 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 16.3% in Lyndon Station.