Aiken, South Carolina vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 19.7% cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina.

You would need a salary of $40,151 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Aiken, South Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Aiken, South Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Aiken, South Carolina
Aiken, SC vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Aiken, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  19.7% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.5% lower
  Commute
  25.8% lower
  Health
  23.6% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.0% higher