Ottumwa, Iowa vs. New Sharon, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in New Sharon, Iowa is 10.8% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,411 in New Sharon, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, New Sharon, Iowa is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
74% more expensive in New Sharon
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. New Sharon, IA
Compared to Ottumwa, New Sharon is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.8% 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
  3.6% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  74.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.3% lower
  Commute
  3.7% higher
  Health
  3.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% higher