Colony, KS vs Scranton, KS

Colony is moderately more affordable than Scranton, with a 12.7% lower cost of living index. Colony scores 49 compared to 56 for Scranton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Scranton 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 $642/month in Scranton — a 32% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Colony is more affordable at $51,400 median vs $75,500.

Median household income in Colony is $42,083 compared to $53,767 in Scranton (-21.7%). While Scranton 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, less than the 14.3% in Scranton.