Ottumwa, IA Cost Of Living
Ottumwa's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
In Iowa
In America
What is the cost of living in Ottumwa, IA?
According to the most recent data on the cost of living, Ottumwa has an overall cost of living index of 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national index of 100.
Compared to only Iowa, Ottumwa has a cost of living index that's 0.9x lower than Iowa's index of 92.
The standard of living in Ottumwa ranks as #777 most affordable out of the 6,418 places we measured in Iowa. By definition, that implies Ottumwa ranks as the #5,642 most expensive place in the Hawkeye State.
Ottumwa Cost Of Living Vs. Iowa
| Living Expense | Ottumwa | Iowa | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 102 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 95 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 47 | 74 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 122 | 100 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 88 | 99 | 100 | |
Ottumwa, IA Housing Cost Breakdown
Housing swings affordability the most between places in Iowa, so we broke down the statistics around housing costs into more detail. It's also important to consider median household incomes to make apples-to-apples comparisons across locations.
Home and income come data comes from the most recent US Census ACS 2014-2018.
Median Home Value
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Detailed Ottumwa Services Costs Vs. Iowa
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Cost Of Living In Cities Around Ottumwa
| City | Population | Cost Of Living | Vs. Ottumwa |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oskaloosa, IA | 11,727 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Fairfield, IA | 10,327 | 86 | 1.0x |
| Pella, IA | 10,279 | 92 | 1.1x |
| Mount Pleasant, IA | 8,574 | 85 | 1.0x |
| Washington, IA | 7,318 | 89 | 1.0x |
| Knoxville, IA | 7,154 | 83 | 1.0x |
| Centerville, IA | 5,433 | 76 | 0.9x |
