Colby, WI vs Sullivan, WI

There is a significant gap in the cost of living between these two cities. Colby is 19.1% cheaper than Sullivan. 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 Sullivan should plan for substantially higher expenses across most categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Colby is $821/month compared to $1,055/month in Sullivan — a 22% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colby is more affordable at $147,900 median vs $244,500.

Median household income in Colby is $52,574 compared to $82,500 in Sullivan (-36.3%). While Sullivan 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 15.3% in Sullivan.