Ottumwa, Iowa vs. St. Joseph, Missouri

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in St. Joseph, Missouri is 8.5% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $81,385 in St. Joseph, Missouri to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, St. Joseph, Missouri is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
35% more expensive in St. Joseph
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. St. Joseph, MO
Compared to Ottumwa, St. Joseph is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  3.1% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  46.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.2% higher
  Commute
  13.1% higher
  Health
  7.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.8% lower