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


The cost of living in Lakewood, Colorado is 87.4% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $93,723 in Lakewood, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Lakewood, Colorado is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
474% more expensive in Lakewood
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Lakewood, CO
Compared to Ottumwa, Lakewood is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  87.4% 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
  10.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  476.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.5% lower
  Commute
  86.5% higher
  Health
  29.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.2% higher

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