Cissna Park, IL vs Newton, IL

Cissna Park, IL and Newton, IL have a very similar cost of living, with only a 2.1% difference in their overall index. Cissna Park scores 63 while Newton scores 64 on the cost of living index, where 100 represents the national average. The day-to-day expenses for residents in both cities are comparable, though differences emerge when looking at specific categories.

On the housing front, median rent in Cissna Park is $649/month compared to $745/month in Newton — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Cissna Park has cheaper rent, Newton actually has lower median home values ($98,900 vs $117,900).

Median household income in Cissna Park is $50,625 compared to $58,564 in Newton (-13.6%). While Newton is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Cissna Park spend roughly 15.4% of their income on rent, more than the 15.3% in Newton.