Newton, KS vs Valley Center, KS

Newton is moderately more affordable than Valley Center, with a 10.8% lower cost of living index. Newton scores 71 compared to 80 for Valley Center, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of Valley Center can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in Newton is $903/month compared to $1,017/month in Valley Center — a 11% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Newton is more affordable at $151,800 median vs $214,300.

Median household income in Newton is $67,015 compared to $73,480 in Valley Center (-8.8%). The higher salaries in Valley Center partially offset the cost difference, but don't fully close the gap. Looking at affordability, residents of Newton spend roughly 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 16.6% in Valley Center.