Mason City, Iowa vs. Bloomington, Indiana

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Bloomington, Indiana is 26.3% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $94,714 in Bloomington, Indiana to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Bloomington, Indiana is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
114% more expensive in Bloomington
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Bloomington, IN
Compared to Mason City, Bloomington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  26.3% higher
      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
  5.0% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  114.2% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.0% lower
  Commute
  18.3% higher
  Health
  4.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.6% higher