Wichita Falls, Texas vs. Ottumwa, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Ottumwa, Iowa is 8.5% cheaper than Wichita Falls, Texas.

You would need a salary of $28,764 in Ottumwa, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Wichita Falls, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Ottumwa, Iowa is cheaper than Wichita Falls, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
32% cheaper in Ottumwa
than in Wichita Falls, Texas
Wichita Falls, TX vs. Ottumwa, IA
Compared to Wichita Falls, Ottumwa is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  8.5% 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
  1.9% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  25.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  8.4% lower
  Commute
  4.6% lower
  Health
  7.7% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.5% higher