Manitowoc, Wisconsin vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 5.8% cheaper than Manitowoc, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $47,079 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Manitowoc, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
45% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Manitowoc, Wisconsin
Manitowoc, WI vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Manitowoc, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  5.8% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  34.7% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  17.6% higher
  Commute
  3.4% lower
  Health
  29.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.7% lower