Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Buffalo, New York


The cost of living in Buffalo, New York is 27.7% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $63,853 in Buffalo, New York to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Buffalo, New York is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
109% more expensive in Buffalo
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Buffalo, NY
Compared to Ottumwa, Buffalo is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  27.7% 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
  7.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  20.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  6.3% higher
  Commute
  63.1% higher
  Health
  11.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.7% lower

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