Newton, IL vs Pleasant Hill, IL

Pleasant Hill is moderately more affordable than Newton, with a 10.5% lower cost of living index. Newton scores 64 compared to 58 for Pleasant Hill, 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 Newton is $745/month compared to $604/month in Pleasant Hill — a 23% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Pleasant Hill is more affordable at $76,300 median vs $98,900.

Median household income in Newton is $58,564 compared to $55,208 in Pleasant Hill (+6.1%). The higher salaries in Newton partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newton spend roughly 15.3% of their income on rent, more than the 13.1% in Pleasant Hill.

Climate-wise, both cities share similar average temperatures (55.7°F vs 53°F). Newton receives more rainfall at 41.7" per year compared to 36.4" in Pleasant Hill.