Kearney, Nebraska vs. Mason City, Iowa

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Mason City, Iowa is 21.8% cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska.

You would need a salary of $39,106 in Mason City, Iowa to maintain the standard of living you have in Kearney, Nebraska.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Mason City, Iowa is cheaper than Kearney, Nebraska
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
47% cheaper in Mason City
than in Kearney, Nebraska
Kearney, NE vs. Mason City, IA
Compared to Kearney, Mason City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  21.8% 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
  6.8% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  57.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  11.9% higher
  Commute
  0.3% higher
  Health
  32.0% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  6.9% lower