Leavenworth, KS vs Newton, KS

Newton is moderately more affordable than Leavenworth, with a 14.5% lower cost of living index. Leavenworth scores 81 compared to 71 for Newton, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Leavenworth can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Leavenworth is $1,135/month compared to $903/month in Newton — a 26% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $151,800 median vs $176,000.

Median household income in Leavenworth is $71,239 compared to $67,015 in Newton (+6.3%). Leavenworth does offer higher incomes, but the salary premium barely offsets the higher cost of living, leaving residents with a tighter budget. Looking at affordability, residents of Leavenworth spend roughly 19.1% of their income on rent, more than the 16.2% in Newton.