McAllen, Texas vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 12.1% cheaper than McAllen, Texas.

You would need a salary of $43,972 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in McAllen, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than McAllen, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
52% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in McAllen, Texas
Mcallen, TX vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Mcallen, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.1% 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
  0.4% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  47.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% higher
  Commute
  27.1% lower
  Health
  22.1% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.7% higher