Cost of Living Calculator - Monroe, Wisconsin vs Ottumwa, Iowa


The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 14.1% cheaper than Monroe, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $64,407 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Monroe, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Monroe, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Monroe, Wisconsin
Monroe, WI vs Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Monroe, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  14.1% 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
  0.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  48.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% higher
  Commute
  22.4% lower
  Health
  22.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.8% lower

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