Colorado Springs, Colorado vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 35.4% cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado.

You would need a salary of $64,635 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Colorado Springs, Colorado
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
68% cheaper in Mason City
than in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, CO vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Colorado Springs, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  35.4% 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
  6.1% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  67.8% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  9.5% higher
  Commute
  37.9% lower
  Health
  21.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.4% lower