Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Boulder, Colorado


The cost of living in Boulder, Colorado is 141.8% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $120,924 in Boulder, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Boulder, Colorado is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
920% more expensive in Boulder
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Boulder, CO
Compared to Ottumwa, Boulder is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  141.8% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  16.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  940.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.2% lower
  Commute
  51.6% higher
  Health
  28.3% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  12.6% higher

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