Cost of Living Calculator - Raleigh, North Carolina vs Ottosen, Iowa


The cost of living in Ottosen, Iowa is 23.9% cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina.

You would need a salary of $38,037 in Ottosen, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottosen, Iowa is cheaper than Raleigh, North Carolina
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
56% cheaper in Ottosen
than in Raleigh, North Carolina
Raleigh, NC vs Ottosen, IA
Compared to Raleigh, Ottosen is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  23.9% 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
  7.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  65.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  2.1% higher
  Commute
  24.8% lower
  Health
  31.0% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  1.1% higher

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