Cost of Living Calculator - Ottumwa, Iowa vs West St. Paul, Minnesota


The cost of living in West St. Paul, Minnesota is 45.2% more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $108,879 in West St. Paul, Minnesota to maintain the standard of living you have in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, West St. Paul, Minnesota is more expensive than Ottumwa, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
204% more expensive in West St. Paul
than in Ottumwa, Iowa
Ottumwa, IA vs West St. Paul, MN
Compared to Ottumwa, West St. Paul is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  45.2% 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
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      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  10.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  257.3% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  65.3% higher
  Health
  37.4% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  13.1% higher

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