Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Irvine, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Irvine, California is 161.3% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $130,664 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1054% more expensive in Irvine
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Irvine, CA
Compared to Ottumwa, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  161.3% 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
  15.2% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,117.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.5% lower
  Commute
  76.8% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.2% higher