Downsville, Louisiana vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 22.6% cheaper than Downsville, Louisiana.

You would need a salary of $77,430 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Downsville, Louisiana.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Downsville, Louisiana
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
54% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Downsville, Louisiana
Downsville, LA vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Downsville, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.6% 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
  1.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  51.4% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  42.0% lower
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher