Hazleton, Pennsylvania vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 12.6% cheaper than Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

You would need a salary of $43,695 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Hazleton, Pennsylvania.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Hazleton, Pennsylvania
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
20% cheaper in Mason City
than in Hazleton, Pennsylvania
Hazleton, PA vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Hazleton, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  12.6% 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
  3.9% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  31.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  1.7% higher
  Commute
  34.8% lower
  Health
  5.9% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  3.7% lower