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Newton, KS vs Lehigh, KS

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Is it cheaper to live in Lehigh or is it cheaper to live in Newton?
- Lehigh is 9.7% less expensive than Newton.

Which city has more affordable housing, Lehigh or Newton?
- Lehigh housing costs are 54.1% less expensive than Newton housing costs.

Is Health Care more affordable in Newton or is Health Care more affordable in Lehigh.
- Health related expenses are 2.6% more in Lehigh.
 Newton, KSLehigh, KSUnited States
 Overall  Unlock71.7100
 Food & Groceries93.6  Unlock100
 Health  Unlock104.0100
 Housing42.3  Unlock100
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$122,800$338,100
 Utilities108  Unlock100
 Transportation  Unlock69.8100
 Miscellaneous107.5  Unlock100
100 = National Average (Below 100 means cheaper than the US average. Above 100 means more expensive.)
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Reviews for Newton    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

I have heard that the police keep Newton quiet by enforcing noise ordinances. I was wondering if that is true. Wichita police do not enforce noise ordinances. I  More

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Whether it be a situation in which does not get reported because the victim is scared of the outcome depending on the severity of the crime itself, yes crime lives here.  More

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Over 19 years ago

great place to live, cheap and freindly. Lots of farmers. Good schools. No crime. Some tornado's. Becarefull. Know where to go. No jobs up there, you will probably have  More

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Reviews for Lehigh    1 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Lehigh is almost crime free. Neighbors watch out for neighbors. You can leave your doors unlocked and never give it a second thought. You can walk down the street at any  More

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