Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs Pierre, South Dakota


The cost of living in Pierre, South Dakota is 22.7% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $61,328 in Pierre, South Dakota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Pierre, South Dakota is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
171% more expensive in Pierre
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs Pierre, SD
Compared to Ottumwa, Pierre is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  22.7% 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
  9.7% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  137.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.8% lower
  Commute
  8.4% lower
  Health
  1.8% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.3% higher

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