Cost of Living Calculator - Springfield, Minnesota vs Ottumwa, Iowa


The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 3.1% cheaper than Springfield, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $72,694 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Springfield, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Springfield, Minnesota
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Springfield, Minnesota
Springfield, MN vs Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Springfield, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.1% 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
  2.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  22.1% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.0% higher
  Commute
  0.5% higher
  Health
  43.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower

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