Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Paducah, Kentucky

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Paducah, Kentucky is 10.7% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $83,009 in Paducah, Kentucky to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Paducah, Kentucky is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
67% more expensive in Paducah
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Paducah, KY
Compared to Ottumwa, Paducah is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  10.7% 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
  0.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  8.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.6% lower
  Commute
  12.7% higher
  Health
  0.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.6% lower

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