Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Hastings, Nebraska

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Hastings, Nebraska is 12.4% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $56,205 in Hastings, Nebraska to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Hastings, Nebraska is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
63% more expensive in Hastings
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Hastings, NE
Compared to Ottumwa, Hastings is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.4% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  76.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  12.1% lower
  Commute
  3.8% lower
  Health
  26.2% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% lower