Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Austin, Texas


The cost of living in Austin, Texas is 86.7% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $168,052 in Austin, Texas to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Austin, Texas is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
490% more expensive in Austin
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Austin, TX
Compared to Ottumwa, Austin is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  86.7% 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
  5.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  419.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% lower
  Commute
  75.0% higher
  Health
  14.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher

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