Edenton, NC vs Newton, NC

Edenton is moderately more affordable than Newton, with a 6.9% lower cost of living index. Edenton scores 71 compared to 76 for Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Newton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Edenton is $632/month compared to $1,016/month in Newton — a 38% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Edenton has cheaper rent, Newton actually has lower median home values ($169,300 vs $226,800).

Median household income in Edenton is $42,721 compared to $56,869 in Newton (-24.9%). 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 Edenton spend roughly 17.8% of their income on rent, less than the 21.4% in Newton.