Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Newark, New Jersey


The cost of living in Newark, New Jersey is 77.2% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $124,040 in Newark, New Jersey to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Newark, New Jersey is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
294% more expensive in Newark
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Newark, NJ
Compared to Ottumwa, Newark is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  77.2% 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
  13.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  273.6% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.2% higher
  Commute
  148.6% higher
  Health
  16.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  20.5% higher

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