Houston, Texas vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 26.7% cheaper than Houston, Texas.

You would need a salary of $73,298 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Houston, Texas.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Houston, Texas
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
44% cheaper in Mason City
than in Houston, Texas
Houston, TX vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Houston, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.7% 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
  5.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.9% higher
  Commute
  50.3% lower
  Health
  5.7% higher
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  7.0% lower