Ottawa, Illinois vs. Mountain Home, Idaho

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mountain Home, Idaho is 8.2% more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois.

You would need a salary of $54,082 in Mountain Home, Idaho to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottawa, Illinois.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mountain Home, Idaho is more expensive than Ottawa, Illinois
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
112% more expensive in Mountain Home
than in Ottawa, Illinois
Ottawa, IL vs. Mountain Home, ID
Compared to Ottawa, Mountain Home is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.2% higher
      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
  3.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  56.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.9% lower
  Commute
  1.0% higher
  Health
  10.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.5% lower