Colony, KS vs Garfield, KS

Colony is moderately more affordable than Garfield, with a 12.2% lower cost of living index. Colony scores 49 compared to 55 for Garfield, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garfield can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Colony is $437/month compared to $588/month in Garfield — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colony is more affordable at $51,400 median vs $78,300.

Median household income in Colony is $42,083 compared to $66,250 in Garfield (-36.5%). While Garfield is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Colony spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, more than the 10.7% in Garfield.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (58°F vs 55.9°F). Colony receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 22" in Garfield.