| | Mason City, IA | Trinidad, CO | United States |
| Overall | 73.3 | 77.6 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 92.4 | 99.6 | 100 |
| Health | 100.5 | 91.5 | 100 |
| Housing | 37.1 | 50.9 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $137,100 | $218,500 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,120.0% | 10,840.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 59.1 | 73.4 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 101.3 | 98.4 | 100 |
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Reviews for Mason City 
8 Reviews
I am from the area originally and have lived several places. I recently moved back from Arizona. I moved back to help with my elderly parents. If I did not have More
Where to begin?? Murder,arson,abductions,beastialty,gang killings,meth labs,pantie thiefs. High utility bills, no jobs, corrupt police, evil judges, minus 40 below wind More
Unless you have a tie to Mason City, such as family, don't
even consider this desolate town. The population is declining rapidly
for a reason. You are on an island, More
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Reviews for Trinidad 13 Reviews
Lousy investment. I bought 35 acres in 2005, and has not appreciated. Thought it was a deal at 895$/acre, however, it is only worth 195 to 295 per acre even if it has More
check it out and move here. I've lived all over this country so I know best. Look for the economy to grow very fast here and you better buy quick. Great architecture More
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