Bend, Oregon vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 46.7% cheaper than Bend, Oregon.

You would need a salary of $26,657 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Bend, Oregon.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Bend, Oregon
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
79% cheaper in Mason City
than in Bend, Oregon
Bend, OR vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Bend, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  46.7% 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
  9.6% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  79.3% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  21.1% higher
  Commute
  28.5% lower
  Health
  2.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  8.0% lower