Newton, KS vs Wellington, KS

Wellington is moderately more affordable than Newton, with a 13.8% lower cost of living index. Newton scores 71 compared to 63 for Wellington, 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 $903/month compared to $786/month in Wellington — a 15% difference. Home values follow the same pattern: Wellington is more affordable at $90,000 median vs $151,800.

Median household income in Newton is $67,015 compared to $49,526 in Wellington (+35.3%). While Newton 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 16.2% of their income on rent, less than the 19% in Wellington.