Garden City, KS vs Newton, KS

Newton is moderately more affordable than Garden City, with a 7.5% lower cost of living index. Garden City scores 76 compared to 71 for Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Garden City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Garden City is $990/month compared to $903/month in Newton — a 10% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $151,800 median vs $186,200.

Median household income in Garden City is $72,511 compared to $67,015 in Newton (+8.2%). While Garden City is more expensive, its higher salaries more than compensate — residents there may actually end up with more disposable income. Looking at affordability, residents of Garden City spend roughly 16.4% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Newton.