Mason City, Iowa vs. California City, California

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in California City, California is 39.7% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $69,857 in California City, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, California City, California is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
84% more expensive in California City
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. California City, CA
Compared to Mason City, California City is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  39.7% 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
  5.3% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  72.1% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  16.3% higher
  Commute
  105.2% higher
  Health
  8.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  9.4% higher