Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Colorado City, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Colorado City, Colorado is 31.9% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $98,918 in Colorado City, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Colorado City, Colorado is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
203% more expensive in Colorado City
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Colorado City, CO
Compared to Ottumwa, Colorado City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  31.9% 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
  4.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  189.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.6% lower
  Commute
  42.4% higher
  Health
  26.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.0% lower