Colfax, IL vs Kangley, IL

Kangley is moderately more affordable than Colfax, with a 10.6% lower cost of living index. Colfax scores 68 compared to 62 for Kangley, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colfax can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colfax is $850/month compared to $663/month in Kangley — a 28% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Kangley is more affordable at $95,700 median vs $123,000.

Median household income in Colfax is $71,528 compared to $91,875 in Kangley (-22.1%). Kangley offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Colfax spend roughly 14.3% of their income on rent, more than the 8.7% in Kangley.