Jonesboro, Arkansas vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 13.0% cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas.

You would need a salary of $41,737 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Jonesboro, Arkansas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
50% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Jonesboro, AR vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Jonesboro, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  13.0% 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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  49.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.3% higher
  Commute
  20.9% lower
  Health
  27.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher