Cost of Living Calculator - Brandon, South Dakota vs Ottumwa, Iowa


The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 28.8% cheaper than Brandon, South Dakota.

You would need a salary of $35,626 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Brandon, South Dakota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Brandon, South Dakota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
72% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Brandon, South Dakota
Brandon, SD vs Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Brandon, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  28.8% 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
  9.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  70.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.7% higher
  Commute
  20.3% lower
  Health
  16.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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