Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Louisville, Kentucky


The cost of living in Louisville, Kentucky is 29.4% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $97,092 in Louisville, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Louisville, Kentucky is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
135% more expensive in Louisville
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Louisville, KY
Compared to Ottumwa, Louisville is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  29.4% 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
  5.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  126.7% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  7.9% lower
  Commute
  64.3% higher
  Health
  20.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.4% higher

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