Thornton, Colorado vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 43.6% cheaper than Thornton, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $53,004 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Thornton, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Thornton, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
80% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Thornton, Colorado
Thornton, CO vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Thornton, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  43.6% 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
  8.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  80.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% higher
  Commute
  48.3% lower
  Health
  40.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.7% lower