Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Highlands Ranch, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Highlands Ranch, Colorado is 106.5% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $247,792 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Highlands Ranch, Colorado is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
626% more expensive in Highlands Ranch
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Highlands Ranch, CO
Compared to Ottumwa, Highlands Ranch is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  106.5% 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
  12.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  581.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.4% lower
  Commute
  83.0% higher
  Health
  30.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  18.6% higher