Waterloo, Iowa vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 3.8% cheaper than Waterloo, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $96,250 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Waterloo, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Waterloo, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
19% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Waterloo, Iowa
Waterloo, IA vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Waterloo, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  3.8% 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
  1.3% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  24.6% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.3% higher
  Commute
  2.3% lower
  Health
  13.8% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  0.2% higher