Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Chaska, Minnesota

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Chaska, Minnesota is 62.2% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $113,535 in Chaska, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Chaska, Minnesota is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
315% more expensive in Chaska
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Chaska, MN
Compared to Ottumwa, Chaska is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  62.2% higher
      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
  11.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  335.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.4% higher
  Commute
  70.7% higher
  Health
  38.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  15.2% higher