Grand Island, Nebraska vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 16.3% cheaper than Grand Island, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $41,848 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Grand Island, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Grand Island, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
51% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Grand Island, Nebraska
Grand Island, NE vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Grand Island, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  16.3% 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
  4.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  55.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.3% higher
  Commute
  1.1% lower
  Health
  18.1% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.8% lower

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