Much like its nearby areas, it's substantially less expensive compared to the entire nation. Compared to the city of Cedar Rapids however, it is somewhat less expensive.
Home prices
The median home in Ossian costs $110,000. It is is very similar in comparison to its surrounding areas.In comparison to the US as a whole it is about $107,500 (49%) lower, and it is roughly $31,800 (22%) lower compared to the city of Cedar Rapids.
Rents
In Ossian the median rent is $550 per month. It is roughly $164 (22%) lower in comparison to the surrounding areas.In comparison to the country as a whole it is roughly $512 (48%) lower, and compared to the city of Cedar Rapids is approximately $217 (28%) lower.
Nearby places
Castalia
Castalia is roughly 4 miles southeast of Ossian. The real estate prices there are substantially less expensive. The median home in Castalia costs $78,100, which comes out to $31,900 (40%) lower than Ossian. The rent there is somewhat more expensive. Castalia's median rent is $621 per month, which is $71 (11%) higher than Ossian.
Calmar
Calmar is about 4 miles northwest of Ossian. Its real estate prices are a bit more expensive. The median home in Calmar is valued at $136,300, which is $26,300 (19%) higher than Ossian. Rents there are significantly more expensive. In Calmar the median monthly rent is $861, which works out to $311 (36%) higher than Ossian.
Fort Atkinson
Fort Atkinson is approximately 7 miles west from Ossian. The real estate prices there are a bit more expensive. The median home value in Fort Atkinson is $125,000, which comes out to $15,000 (12%) higher than Ossian. Its rents are somewhat more expensive. In Fort Atkinson the median rent is $625 per month, which comes out to $75 (12%) higher than Ossian.
Spillville
Spillville is approximately 8 miles northwest from Ossian. The housing prices there are a little more expensive. The median home in Spillville is valued at $122,900, which is $12,900 (10%) higher than Ossian. Rent there is a bit more expensive. The median rent in Spillville is $741 per month, which works out to $191 (25%) higher than Ossian.
Postville
Postville is roughly 9 miles southeast from Ossian. Its housing prices are a little less expensive. The median home price in Postville is $84,200, which is $25,800 (30%) lower than Ossian. Rents there are a bit more expensive. In Postville the median monthly rent is $722, which works out to $172 (23%) higher than Ossian.
