Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Vail, Colorado

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Vail, Colorado is 169.3% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $201,948 in Vail, Colorado to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Vail, Colorado is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
1466% more expensive in Vail
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Vail, CO
Compared to Ottumwa, Vail is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  169.3% 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
  19.8% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  1,192.8% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  10.3% lower
  Commute
  32.0% higher
  Health
  31.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  14.0% higher