Wathena, Kansas vs. Newton, Illinois

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Newton, Illinois is 0.5% cheaper than Wathena, Kansas.

You would need a salary of $49,734 in Newton, Illinois to maintain the standard of living you have in Wathena, Kansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newton, Illinois is cheaper than Wathena, Kansas
• Health is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Health
19% more expensive in Newton
than in Wathena, Kansas
Wathena, KS vs. Newton, IL
Compared to Wathena, Newton is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.5% 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% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  6.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% lower
  Commute
  5.7% lower
  Health
  19.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher