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Cost of Living in Ottumwa, IA

68.6
Very Affordable · National average is 100

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$53,085
Median Income
$915/mo
Median Rent
$88,800
Median Home
25,359
Population

Cost Breakdown

🏠Housing
62.2
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🛒Groceries
64.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🚗Transportation
62.9
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
🏥Healthcare
62.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200
⚡Utilities
64.7
0Nat'l Avg (100)200

Fair Market Rents (HUD)

Some values estimated
Studio1 BR2 BR3 BR4 BR
$714
est.
$805
est.
$915$1,171
est.
$1,336
est.

Est. values are derived from the census median rent using national HUD bedroom ratios. Actual HUD Fair Market Rents may differ.

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