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Is Newton, KS expensive to live in?

CheapRent takes 16 cents of every $1 people earn here.
🏠 Rent per month (2026)$99643% lower than U.S. average
💵 Families earn per year (2026)$74,292about $6,191/month · 15% lower than U.S. average
🔑 House price$156,40053% lower than U.S. average

Rent is lower than in 88% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards.

How much money do I need?

To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $39,840 a year. That is $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is rent cheaper than other Kansas cities?

Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Kansas. It is number 14 of 65 cities from cheapest to most expensive.

Newton
$996
Liberal
$1,211
Pittsburg
$1,064
Hays
$1,245
Andover
$1,438
Junction City
$1,243
Prairie Village
$2,035

How much do households earn in Newton?

Under $25k
16.4%
$25k–50k
25.0%
$50k–100k
36.4%
$100k–150k
14.9%
$150k+
5.1%

Share of households by yearly income. 20.0% of households earn $100,000 or more.

Rent by apartment size in Newton

SizeNewtonU.S. average
1 bedroom$781$1,324
2 bedrooms$1,044$1,509
3 bedrooms$1,322$1,698
4 bedrooms$1,054$2,098

Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.

How expensive is Newton overall?

Everyday prices in Kansas overall are 10% below the U.S. average (index 90.1, U.S. = 100).

Housing
71
Goods (food, clothes…)
94
Utilities
88
Other services
94
U.S. average
100

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Newton, so the Kansas figure is shown.

Taxes and bills in Newton

🏛️ Property tax$2,514a year · 1.61% of home value · U.S. $3,119
⚡ Electric bill$162a month (typical) · U.S. $156

Life in Newton

Commute to work20.5 minU.S.: 26.4 min
College degree26.2%U.S.: 35.7%
Own their home67.8%U.S.: 65.2%
Below poverty line9.7%U.S.: 12.5%
Unemployment6.1%U.S.: 5.2%

Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Newton?

Renting is cheaper right now: about $89 a month less.

Renting
$996
Owning
$1,085

Owning assumes a typical $156,400 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $15,640 for the down payment.

Frequently asked questions

What is the average rent in Newton, KS?

Renting in Newton costs a median of about $996 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Kansas median is $1,222.

How much do I need to make to live in Newton?

To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $39,840 a year, or $19 an hour at a full-time job.

Is Newton cheap or expensive?

Newton is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.1% of the typical household income of $74,292. It ranks 14th cheapest of 65 Kansas cities we track.

How much are property taxes in Newton?

The median homeowner in Newton pays $2,514 a year in property taxes, about 1.61% of the median home value.

Is Newton more expensive than the national average?

Overall prices in Kansas are 10% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.

How much does a house cost in Newton?

The median home value in Newton is $156,400, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.

18,397 people live in Newton. Numbers are typical (middle) values.