Colfax, Iowa vs. Newton, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Iowa is 0.9% cheaper than Colfax, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $49,534 in Newton, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colfax, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Iowa is cheaper than Colfax, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% cheaper in Newton
than in Colfax, Iowa
Colfax, IA vs. Newton, IA
Compared to Colfax, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.5% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  10.1% lower
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% lower