Cost of Living Calculator - Newton, Illinois vs Creston, Iowa


The cost of living in Creston, Iowa is 3.9% cheaper than Newton, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $48,061 in Creston, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Newton, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Creston, Iowa is cheaper than Newton, Illinois
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
23% cheaper in Creston
than in Newton, Illinois
Newton, IL vs Creston, IA
Compared to Newton, Creston is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.9% 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
  1.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  0.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.0% higher
  Commute
  15.8% lower
  Health
  5.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.7% lower

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