Bedford, New Hampshire vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 47.1% cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire.

You would need a salary of $29,602 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Bedford, New Hampshire
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
83% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Bedford, New Hampshire
Bedford, NH vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Bedford, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  47.1% 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
  15.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  83.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  14.6% lower
  Commute
  31.9% lower
  Health
  43.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.0% lower