Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Kirksville, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Kirksville, Missouri is 6.6% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $53,319 in Kirksville, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Kirksville, Missouri is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in Kirksville
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Kirksville, MO
Compared to Ottumwa, Kirksville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  6.6% 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
  4.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% lower
  Commute
  1.8% higher
  Health
  2.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.9% lower