Ottumwa, Iowa vs. Washington, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Washington, Iowa is 11.4% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $38,990 in Washington, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Washington, Iowa is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
59% more expensive in Washington
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs. Washington, IA
Compared to Ottumwa, Washington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.4% 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
  3.5% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  73.9% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.9% higher
  Commute
  9.4% higher
  Health
  0.5% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.2% higher