Cost of Living Calculator - Lima, Ohio vs Ottumwa, Iowa


The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 4.7% cheaper than Lima, Ohio.

You would need a salary of $63,867 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Lima, Ohio.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Lima, Ohio
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Lima, Ohio
Lima, OH vs Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Lima, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  4.7% 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
  3.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  59.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.5% lower
  Commute
  11.8% lower
  Health
  32.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.8% lower

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