Newton, Iowa vs. Cedar Falls, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Cedar Falls, Iowa is 8.7% more expensive than Newton, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,815 in Cedar Falls, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Cedar Falls, Iowa is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
49% more expensive in Cedar Falls
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. Cedar Falls, IA
Compared to Newton, Cedar Falls is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.7% higher
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.8% lower
  Commute
  10.0% lower
  Health
  0.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower