Ottumwa Metro Area, IA Cost of Living


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Ottumwa cost of living score
72.7
Less expensive
27.3% lower
than the US average
9.2% lower
than the Iowa average
Ottumwa I Metro Area, Iowa gets a BestPlaces Cost of Living score of 72.7, which means the total cost of housing, food, childcare, transportation, healthcare, taxes, and other necessities is 27.3% lower than the U.S. average and 9.2% higher than the average for Iowa.

Ottumwa Metro Area, IA

Housing costs in Ottumwa?
A typical home costs $105,100, which is 68.9% less expensive than the national average of $338,100 and 46.1% less expensive than the average Iowa home, at $194,900. Renting a two-bedroom unit in Ottumwa costs $890 per month, which is 37.8% cheaper than the national average of $1,430 and 4.5% cheaper than the state average of $930.

Can I afford Ottumwa?
To live comfortably in Ottumwa I Metro Area, Iowa, a minimum annual income of $20,160 for a family, and $26,800 for a single person is recommended.

What does A.I. say about Ottumwa?
Ottumwa, IA Metro Area has a median house value of $105,100 which is much lower than the US average of $338,100. Similarly, the cost of living in Ottumwa is also much lower than the US average. With a cost of living index at 72.7, it is almost 28% lower than the country's average Cost of Living index at 100, making it an attractive option for people seeking more affordable housing and other necessities.
   Cost of living score
     CategoriesOttumwaIowaUnited States
  72.780.1100.0
  9394.4100
  119.3108.2100.0
  31.255.4100.0
  $105,100$194,900$338,100
  102.2%98.5%100.0%
  67.771.4100.0
  85.696.3100.0

   100=National Average

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