Alliance, Nebraska vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 8.6% cheaper than Alliance, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $45,712 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Alliance, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Alliance, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Alliance, Nebraska
Alliance, NE vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Alliance, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.6% 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
  5.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  37.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% higher
  Commute
  6.1% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower