Clarksburg, West Virginia vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 3.2% cheaper than Clarksburg, West Virginia.

You would need a salary of $48,394 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Clarksburg, West Virginia.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Clarksburg, West Virginia
• Childcare is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Childcare
28% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Clarksburg, West Virginia
Clarksburg, WV vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Clarksburg, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.2% 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
  4.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  7.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.9% higher
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  10.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.3% lower