Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Madison, Indiana


The cost of living in Madison, Indiana is 8.1% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $54,040 in Madison, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Madison, Indiana is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
101% more expensive in Madison
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Madison, IN
Compared to Ottumwa, Madison is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% 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)
  84.0% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.7% lower
  Commute
  5.6% higher
  Health
  28.2% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% lower

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