Colony, KS vs Herndon, KS

Herndon is moderately more affordable than Colony, with a 5.2% lower cost of living index. Colony scores 49 compared to 46 for Herndon, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Colony 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 $375/month in Herndon — a 17% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Herndon is more affordable at $45,300 median vs $51,400.

Median household income in Colony is $42,083 compared to $60,938 in Herndon (-30.9%). Herndon offers a double advantage: higher earnings combined with a lower cost of living, giving residents significantly more purchasing power. Looking at affordability, residents of Colony spend roughly 12.5% of their income on rent, more than the 7.4% in Herndon.

Climate-wise, Colony is notably warmer with an average of 58°F compared to 52.2°F in Herndon. Colony receives more rainfall at 40.7" per year compared to 20.1" in Herndon.