North Newton, KS vs Waterville, KS

Waterville is moderately more affordable than North Newton, with a 8% lower cost of living index. North Newton scores 72 compared to 67 for Waterville, where the US average is 100. This difference means residents of North Newton can expect to pay noticeably more for everyday expenses, housing, and services.

On the housing front, median rent in North Newton is $798/month compared to $917/month in Waterville — a 13% difference. Interestingly, home values tell a different story: while North Newton has cheaper rent, Waterville actually has lower median home values ($90,300 vs $202,700).

Median household income in North Newton is $86,750 compared to $70,625 in Waterville (+22.8%). While North 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 North Newton spend roughly 11% of their income on rent, less than the 15.6% in Waterville.