Vassar, Kansas vs. Newton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Iowa is 10.8% cheaper than Vassar, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $44,604 in Newton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Vassar, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Iowa is cheaper than Vassar, Kansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Newton
than in Vassar, Kansas
Vassar, KS vs. Newton, IA
Compared to Vassar, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% lower
      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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  21.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.8% higher
  Commute
  26.3% lower
  Health
  2.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% higher