Newton, Iowa vs. Colfax, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

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

You would need a salary of $50,470 in Colfax, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colfax, Iowa is more expensive than Newton, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
3% more expensive in Colfax
than in Newton, Iowa
Newton, IA vs. Colfax, IA
Compared to Newton, Colfax is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.4% lower
  Commute
  11.2% higher
  Health
  0.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.1% higher