Newton, IA vs Orange City, IA

Newton is moderately more affordable than Orange City, with a 8.7% lower cost of living index. Newton scores 70 compared to 77 for Orange City, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Orange City can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newton is $828/month compared to $815/month in Orange City — a 2% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while Orange City has cheaper rent, Newton actually has lower median home values ($151,600 vs $245,300).

Median household income in Newton is $56,321 compared to $81,667 in Orange City (-31%). While Orange 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 Newton spend roughly 17.6% of their income on rent, more than the 12% in Orange City.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 46.8°F). Newton receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 26.8" in Orange City.