Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 8.1% cheaper than Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.

You would need a salary of $50,550 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
37% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
Prairie Du Chien, WI vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Prairie Du Chien, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.1% lower
      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
  4.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.5% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.6% higher
  Commute
  5.3% lower
  Health
  18.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.4% lower