Mason City, Iowa vs. Farmington, New Mexico

Cost of Living Comparison

The cost of living in Farmington, New Mexico is 11.9% more expensive than Mason City, Iowa.

You would need a salary of $55,929 in Farmington, New Mexico to maintain the standard of living you have in Mason City, Iowa.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Farmington, New Mexico is more expensive than Mason City, Iowa
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
57% more expensive in Farmington
than in Mason City, Iowa
Mason City, IA vs. Farmington, NM
Compared to Mason City, Farmington is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  11.9% 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
  3.4% higher
  Housing (Homeowner)
  106.5% higher
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  13.1% lower
  Commute
  32.3% higher
  Health
  16.6% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  2.4% higher