Albert Lea, Minnesota vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 1.1% cheaper than Albert Lea, Minnesota.

You would need a salary of $79,096 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Albert Lea, Minnesota
• HousingRent is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
HousingRent
35% cheaper in Mason City
than in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Albert Lea, MN vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Albert Lea, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  1.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  1.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  5.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  5.1% higher
  Commute
  9.6% lower
  Health
  13.4% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  5.0% lower