Beardstown, Illinois vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 0.9% more expensive than Beardstown, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $50,437 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Beardstown, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is more expensive than Beardstown, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
28% more expensive in Ottumwa
than in Beardstown, Illinois
Beardstown, IL vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Beardstown, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  0.9% 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
  0.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  0.2% higher
  Commute
  2.8% lower
  Health
  6.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.3% lower