Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Washington, District of Columbia

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, District of Columbia is 117.3% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $89,100 in Washington, District of Columbia to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, District of Columbia is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
560% more expensive in Washington
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Washington, DC
Compared to Ottumwa, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  117.3% 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
  24.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  684.4% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.2% higher
  Commute
  115.4% higher
  Health
  19.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  10.1% higher