Newton, IA vs Winterset, IA

Newton is moderately more affordable than Winterset, with a 7.8% lower cost of living index. Newton scores 70 compared to 76 for Winterset, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Winterset 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 $943/month in Winterset — a 12% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $151,600 median vs $181,500.

Median household income in Newton is $56,321 compared to $69,268 in Winterset (-18.7%). While Winterset 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 16.3% in Winterset.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (49.5°F vs 50.9°F). Winterset receives more rainfall at 36.6" per year compared to 36.6" in Newton.